IF EVER THERE’S A REASON – Lyrics & Guitar chords

We’ve had a few people ask about lyrics and chords for “If ever there’s a reason”  Nat was so kind to type it out for all to see.  I’m totally honored and humbled to have people excited about learning how to play our little ditty. Thanks so much

-dj

DERBY IF EVER THERES A REASON – lyrics & guitar chords

**These are the root chords for the song. There are added fingerpicking and walking notes around these chords, but this represents the structure of the song. Have fun!**

[A]If ever theres a reason to be swept up in the season
of the [E]fallen leaves
And [A]if the days grew shorter
And the darkness drew its order
from the [E]autumn grey

Id [D]rather sit this [Dm]out and sleep the [A]day away instead
My [D]weary eyes a [Dm]bit too slow in[A]deed [A7]
Id [D]rather sit this [Dm]out and sleep the
[A]day a[A add G#]way in[A add F#]stead [A add E]
To [B7]worry about the emptiness that [E7]comes

(Instrumental interlude [A], [A7], [D], [Dm], [A], [A7], [D], [Dm], [A])

[A]If ever theres a need to watch the afternoon just roll into
the [E]evening sky
find [A]comfort in the finer things that keep you close that keep you safe
With[E]in this room

when it [D]comes [A]down to [E]me
and I [D]grit [A]my [E]teeth
and I [D]start [A]to [E]stall
when it [D]comes [A]down to [E]me

[A]If ever theres a reason to be swept up in the season
of the [E]fallen leaves
And [A]if the days grew shorter
And the darkness drew its order
from the [E]autumn grey

Id [D]rather sit this [Dm]out and sleep the [A]day away instead
My [D]weary eyes a [Dm]bit too slow in[A]deed [A7]
Id [D]rather sit this [Dm]out and sleep the [A]day a[A add G#]way in[A add F#]stead [A add E]
To [B7]worry about the emptiness that [E7]comes
To [B7]worry about the emptiness that [E7]comes

(Instrumental interlude [A], [A7], [D], [Dm], [A], [A7], [D], [Dm], [A]

OregonLive.com In the Basement with derby

The Oregonian came and interviewed us as well as shot some live performance. It turned out pretty pretty, if I do say so myself

“Posters Fade” live from The Madeline EP/7″ release

“Posters Fade” live from the 7″ release. Special thanks to Adam Guggenheim @ Guggenheimpdx for shooting the video

Pet Marmoset interview

Our good friends JP and Jason from Pet Marmoset were kind enough to interview 3/5 of derby.

Check out the interview here

Ford Explorer 2011 commercial featuring “If Ever There’s A Reason”

Here’s the extended Ford Explorer commercial featuring  “If Ever There’s A Reason”

“If Ever There’s a Reason” featured in a new Ford Explorer commercial.

On January 1st, 2011, Derby’s “If Ever There’s A Reason” was launched into the new Ford Explorer advertising campaign, featured in a bunch of television commercials and the like. The song is available on Derby’s 2008 release, “Posters Fade” – available on the music/store page. You can also get the single here, along with a free download of a new song, “Don’t Believe In You” – both for only $0.99: Get it Now