Song practice guide
How to Practice Stubborn Love
The Lumineers' 'Stubborn Love' is one of the most-played indie-folk anthems of the 2010s. The driving acoustic-strummed rhythm, the bright chord progression, and the singalong chorus have made it a cornerstone of indie-folk repertoire and acoustic open mics worldwide.
Song Details
- Key
- C
- Tempo
- 128 BPM
- Time
- 4/4
- Style
- boom-chuck
Structure
This song is still under copyright, so we publish its form rather than its chord chart. Add it to your library and you can enter or attach your own chart, and Repertoire will schedule it either way.
What to Focus On
Driving acoustic strumming. Smooth chord changes (typically G-D-Em-C). Confident, full-voiced singing on the chorus.
Practice Tips
- 1
Four chords, no excuses. Master the changes and the rhythm is what's left.
- 2
The chorus is meant to be sung at the top of your voice. Don't whisper it.
- 3
The bridge ('it's better to feel pain') is the dynamic peak. Plan for it.
Why This Song
It's the great Lumineers indie-folk anthem, and an acoustic-bar mainstay.
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