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Come as you are

/ Nirvana

Artist :

Nirvana

Album:

Nevermind

(1991)

Style :

Pop rock, Rock

How to play Come as you are by Nirvana?

“Come as You Are” is a rock song written by Kurt Cobain, leader and singer of Nirvana. It was included in their album “Nevermind” which was released in 1991. This song became one of the biggest hits of Nirvana and one of the most famous tracks of the grunge era.

The song is about self-acceptance and individuality, with lyrics encouraging people to be themselves and not worry about what others think of them.

Cobain used the same effects pedal on his guitar that was used on “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. The chords of this song are a slowed down copy of the song “Eighties” by Killing Joke in 1985. Killing Joke considered legal action, but when Kurt Cobain died, they decided not to file a lawsuit.

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> HOW TO PLAY Come as you are ?

“Come as you are” is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic pieces of Nirvana. It enjoyed great success at the time of its release in 1992, and is now considered a classic of 90s alternative music.

Here you will find lessons to learn how to play Come as you are by Nirvana for the following instruments:

How to play Come as you are by Nirvana on the Guitar? The guitar riff, which is one of the most prominent elements of the song, is built around an F-sharp minor chord and repeats throughout the song. This gives the song a solid and easily identifiable structure, while allowing the musicians to express themselves freely in the parts in between.
How to play Come as you are by Nirvana on Vocals and Guitar? The song of Kurt Cobain, which oscillates between moments of relative calm and more intense outbursts, gives the song a melancholy and introspective atmosphere, which is reinforced by the lyrics: “Come as you are, as you were, as I want you to be”. These words, which have been interpreted in different ways, are often seen as an invitation to tolerance and acceptance of oneself and others.
How to play Come as you are by Nirvana on the Drums? The drum game of Dave Grohl is also notable in “Come as you are”. He uses simple but effective rhythms to give rhythm to the song, while still leaving enough space for the guitar and vocals to shine.
How to play Come as you are by Nirvana on bass? Finally, the bass Krist Novoselic, which is often considered one of the most underrated elements of Nirvana, gives the song additional depth.

> what is the story of Come as you are ?

How to play Come as you are by Nirvana: The genesis of “Come as You Are”

“Come as You Are” is a rock song written by Kurt Cobain, leader and singer of Nirvana. It was included in their album “Nevermind” which was released in 1991. The song was an immediate commercial success, reaching the number 9 position on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the number 2 position in the United Kingdom. It has become one of the most popular titles of Nirvana and has been performed regularly on radio and television. The song has also been used in numerous films, television shows and commercials.

What “Come as You Are” is about

“Come as You Are” was written by Cobain in 1990 while on tour with his band. The song is about self-acceptance and individuality, with lyrics encouraging people to be themselves and not worry about what others think of them. The music is a mix of alternative rock and grunge, with influences of punk rock and hard rock.

How to play Come as you are by Nirvana: The anecdote about “Come as You Are”

“Come as You Are” became one of the most famous songs of Nirvana and one of the most iconic songs of the grunge era.
The producer of Nirvana, Butch Vig, says it's one of his favorites from the album. He says that Cobain used the same effects pedal on his guitar that was used on “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

The chords of this song are a slowed down replica of the song “Eighties” by Killing Joke in 1985. The songs were so similar that Nirvana considered delaying the song's release as a single. Killing Joke considered legal action, but when Kurt Cobain died, they decided not to file a lawsuit.