Django Wagner – That One Moment

Django Wagner is a Dutch singer known for his romantic, soulful voice and catchy melodies. One of his most popular songs is “Dat Ene Moment”, a beautiful ballad that explores the fleeting nature of special moments in life. In this tutorial, we will break down the song and show you how to play it on guitar.

Key: G major

Intro: G – Em – C – D (x2)

Verse:
G Em
Dat ene moment
C D
het leek net of de tijd bleef staan
G Em
de kussen die we deelden
C D
zijn een leven lang blijven bestaan

Chorus:
G Em
Dat ene moment, dat was alles wat we hadden
C D
ik wou dat het nog bestond
G Em
dat ene moment, dat was alles wat we hadden
C D
dat ene moment

Bridge:
Em D
En als ik dan weer denk aan jou
C G
dan sta ik gerust nog vaak in vuur en vlam
Em D
ik denk aan die nacht dat ik bij je wou
C D
ja dat ene moment

To play the song on guitar, you will need to know basic open chords in the key of G major. The chords used in this song are G, Em, C, and D.

G chord (320033)
Em chord (022000)
C chord (x32010)
D chord (xx0232)

The strumming pattern for this song is fairly simple and can be played with a down-up strumming pattern. You can add some dynamics by accenting certain beats or adding pauses in between chords.

Start by playing the intro chords (G – Em – C – D) twice before moving on to the verse. The verse follows a similar chord progression as the intro, with the same strumming pattern.

Next, move on to the chorus, where the chords change slightly but maintain the same progression. Pay attention to the timing and phrasing of the lyrics as you play through the chorus.

The bridge is a beautiful section that adds some variation to the song. Practice transitioning smoothly between the chords in this section to enhance the emotional impact of the song.

Overall, “Dat Ene Moment” is a beautiful ballad that showcases Django Wagner’s emotive vocals and poignant lyrics. By learning how to play this song on guitar, you can bring out the heartfelt emotions and nostalgia that it evokes. Enjoy playing and singing along to this timeless Dutch classic!