Introduction
The always classic Tagalog song Palagi ang naggings bukes ay “Palagi”, even for this generation. It has become widely sung, both as a hymn and in other contexts, during Christian worship rituals; its expressive palagi lyrics and chords have likewise made it an ideal anthem for serenades at weddings or otherwise. In this blog post, we will share to you everything that are needed for you to start learning and playing the said beautiful piece.
Understanding Palagi
Palagi means staying in love, longing and commitment. It is known to be famous for people who want to express their emotions through melody. The song features lyrics to which we can all relate with a simple but effective melody anyone is sure to enjoy.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Palagi na lang ba akong mag-iisa
Sa mundo nang walang kasingkahulugan
Kailan kaya ako’y mamahalin
At hindi na lamang sasaktan
Chorus:
Palagi na lang ba akong mag-iisa
Sa mundo nang walang kasingkahulugan
Kailan kaya ako’y mamahalin
Verse 2:
Sana ay dumating ka na
Upang ako’y iyong makasama
At sa iyong mga bisig ay mapayapa
Ang aking puso’t kaluluwa
Chorus:
Palagi na lang ba akong mag-iisa
Sa mundo nang walang kasingkahulugan
Kailan kaya ako’y mamahalin
At hindi na lamang sasaktan
Chords
These are the chords most commonly used in Palagi. These are chords you can play on a guitar, ukulele of piano.
Key: G Major
G: 320003
Em: 022000
C: x32010
D: xx0232
Strumming Patterns
Some common strumming patterns for Palagi are as follows:
Strumming pattern: Down-up-down-up
Alternate strumming: Down-up-down-up-down-up. So slow only down at a time
Strum: Down-up-down-up-down-pop-pop pop
Tips for Playing Palagi
- Regular practice: Just like any other game, the more you practice, better will be your Palagi.
- First Listen: Take the time to just simply listen to a recording, follow either that beat (rhythmically), or tempo and energy with respect paying attention more so on how they try push this song.
- Try different strumming patterns: Experiment with a variety of them to see which one is the best suitable for you.
- Try to use a metronome: it helps with keeping consistent tempo.
- Feel free to experiment with different chord voicings: that are possible because a single chord can be played in so many different ways. Try different voicings and see which you like better.
Conclusion
An everlasting Filipino song that remains to be a favorite from the people of all ages- Palagiебязarming and timelessют[. This way, you will be able to play the song with other people following the palagi lyrics and chords in this article. Palagi – For Every Music Minstrel Whether a beginner or an advanced artist, this is one of those songs you should add in your playlist.
