Akin Ka Na Lang

Akin Ka Na Lang

        Akin Ka Na Lang By Itchyworms
        Tabbed By Ayie Visitacion


Standard Tuning

  Intro
G|------------------------------------------|     |----------------------|
D|-----5-----2------------------------------|3x   |-----5-----2---2-0----|
A|-------------3-3--3-5-3-5-3---------------|then |-------------3--------|
E|-3-3---0-0--------------------------------|     |-3-3---0-0------------|

1st stanza
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|2x
A|------7-7-----5-5/-10-10-7-7-----5-5-----|
E|-3-3/-----8-8-----------------5-5---------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---------------5-7--7-7------------------|
A|---2/7--7---7----------------------------|
E|-0---------0------------------------------|

G|-------------------------------7---------|
D|-----------------------------7------------|
A|-0-0-0-0-2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3-5-5--------------|
E|------------------------------------------|

  Chorus
G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5-5--5------|
E|-3-------------------------3------5-------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5----------|
E|-3-------------------------3--------------|

  Intro
G|----------------------------|----------------------|
D|-----5-----2----------------|-----5-----2---2-0----|
A|-------------3-3--3-5-3-5-3-|-------------3--------|
E|-3-3---0-0------------------|-3-3---0-0------------|

  2nd Stanza
G|------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------|2x
A|------7-7-----5-5/-10-10-7-7-----5-5-----|
E|-3-3/-----8-8-----------------5-5---------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---------------5-7--9-9-7----------------|
A|---2/7--7---7----------------------------|
E|-0-----7---0------------------------------|

G|---------------------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------------------|
A|-0-0-0-0-2-2-2-2-3-3-3-3-5--5---5--5-75------|
E|-------------------------------5--------75---|

  Chorus
G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5-5--5------|
E|-3-------------------------3------5-------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5----------|
E|-3-------------------------3--------------|

  Bridge
G|------------------------------------------|
D|-----------3-5/7-5----5-------------------|
A|-6-5-3---5----------3---------------------|
E|-------6-----------3----1/-6--6----------|

G|-----------------------------------------------|
D|-----------34-5--------------------------------|
A|-6-5-3---5-------11111111/-555555555-55555555--|
E|-------6----------------------------5----------|

  Chorus
G|---------------------------------7-7------|
D|---5-54-------------------------7---7-----|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5-----------|
E|-3-------------------------3--------------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3--3-5-5h7-5-----|
E|-3-------------------------3---------7----|

G|----------------------------5-----7-7-----|
D|---5-54--------------------5-----7---7----|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3----5-----------|
E|-3----------------------------------------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|---5-54-----------------------------------|
A|--------5-2--0h2-3h5-3--3----5-----7---|
E|-3-------------------------3------5/7-----|

  Outro
G|------------------------------------------|
D|-----5-----2------------------------------|3x
A|-------------3-3--3-5-3-5-3---------------|
E|-3-3---0-0--------------------------------|

G|------------------------------------------|
D|-----5-----2---2-0--2-0-------------------|
A|-------------3----------------------------|
E|-3-3---0-0---------------3----------------|


Enjoy!!!

| /  slide up
|   slide down
| h  hammer-on
| p  pull-off
| ~  vibrato
| +  harmonic
| x  Mute note

Akin Ka Na Lang: The Song That Speaks to Our Hearts

When it comes to Filipino music, few songs have captured the hearts of the masses quite like “Akin Ka Na Lang” by Itchyworms. Originally released in 2007, this timeless hit has become a staple of every karaoke night, radio station, and concert stage in the Philippines. Its catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and universal theme of unrequited love have made it an instant classic that resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.

Firstly, the history of Akin Ka Na Lang

Before we dive deeper into the reasons why “Akin Ka Na Lang” has become such an iconic song, let’s take a look at its history. The song was written and composed by Jazz Nicolas and Jugs Jugueta, two members of the Itchyworms band, as part of their third studio album, “Noontime Show”. It was released as a single in 2007 and quickly gained popularity among Filipino music lovers.

In addition, the lyrics of Akin Ka Na Lang

One of the reasons why “Akin Ka Na Lang” has become so beloved by the Filipino audience is its relatable lyrics. The song talks about a person who has fallen in love with someone who is already in a relationship, and who wishes that their beloved would choose them instead. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the pain and longing that comes with unrequited love. Lines like “Sana’y malaman mo/Na minamahal kita/At kahit di mo lang sabihin/Mahal pa rin kita”, which mean “I hope you know/That I love you/And even if you won’t say it/I still love you”, have become anthems for anyone who has ever loved someone from afar.

Furthermore, the melody of Akin Ka Na Lang

Apart from its lyrics, “Akin Ka Na Lang” also boasts a catchy melody that is instantly recognizable from the opening notes. The song has a bouncy, upbeat rhythm that belies its sad theme, making it easy to sing along to even if you don’t understand the lyrics. The chorus, which repeats the title phrase, “Akin ka na lang”, over and over again, has become an earworm that gets stuck in your head for days.

Moreover, the impact of Akin Ka Na Lang

It’s not just the popularity of “Akin Ka Na Lang” that makes it a significant song in Filipino music history, but also its impact. The song has become a cultural touchstone that transcends generations. It’s not uncommon to hear it being played at family gatherings, school events, and even political rallies. It has been covered by various artists, including Sarah Geronimo, Aiza Seguerra, and Daniel Padilla, among others. Its music video, which features the band singing on a rooftop while a couple fights in the background, has become iconic in its own right.

In Conclusion, Akin Ka Na Lang: A Song That Will Always Be Close to Our Hearts

As Filipinos, we are a people who love love songs. We feel deeply, and we express our emotions through music. That’s why “Akin Ka Na Lang” has become such a significant song in our country’s musical landscape. It speaks to our hearts, it tells our stories, and it reminds us that even though love can be painful, it’s still worth fighting for. So the next time you hear the opening notes of “Akin Ka Na Lang”, sing along loudly and proudly. You’re not just singing a song – you’re celebrating a part of who we are as a people.