This heartfelt 90s ballad is surprisingly beginner-friendly on guitar. In this lesson, you’ll learn all the chords you need to play Linger and how to give the song its signature haunting sound. Whether you’re playing solo or accompanying a singer, this one will quickly become a favorite to return to again and again.
Linger – The Cranberries – Guitar Tutorial
- Artist: The Cranberries
- Genres: Indie, Alt-Rock
- Decades: 90's
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Linger Chords:
Strumming Pattern (8th note counting):
1
+
2
+
3
+
4
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1
+
2
+
3
+
4
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Strumming Pattern (16th note counting):
1
e
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a
2
e
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a
3
e
+
a
4
e
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a
Time Signature
88 bpm
Difficulty: Beginner
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