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Avril Lavigne - 17 Chords

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ChordsD, A, G, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

DDAAGGGGDDAAGGGG
DHewasDworkingattheArecordshopA
GIwouldGkisshimintheGparkinglotG
DTastinglikeDcigarettesandAsodapop,Aseventeen
DHewouldDtellmeIwasAbeautifulA
GSneakingGintheGneighbors’swimmingpoolG
DYeahheDtaughtmehowtoAbreaktherulesAseventeen
ButEhey,thoseEdaysarelongAgone
GAndwhenIhearthissong,ittakesmeback
WewereontopoftheDworld,backwhenDIwasyourAgirl
WewereAlivingsoGwildandfree,actingGstupidforDfun
AllweDneededwasAlove,that’stheAwayit’sGsupposedtobe,Gseventeen
DStealingDbeersoutoftheAtrailerparkA
GFlickingGlightersjusttoGfightthedarkG
DFavoriteDplacewassittingAinhiscarAseventeen
DLayaDblanketontheArooftopA
GThattimeIGknewIwantedGmetostopG
DItwassoDcoldbutweAkepthimhotAseventeen
ButEhey,thoseEdaysarelongAgone
AndAwhenIhearthisGsong,itGtakesmeGback
WewereonGtopoftheDworld,backwhenDIwasyourAgirl
WewereAlivingsoGwildGandGfree,actingGstupidforDfun
AllweDneededwasAlove,that’stheAwayit’sGsupposedGtoGbe
WewereGrunningredDlights,wewereDgoingallAnight
Didn’tAcareaboutGanything,G’causewewereGlivingourDdream
WewereDlivinglikeaAdream,andAwewereGseventeen
EOhEohohAohAohoh,GohGohGohG
EOhEohohAohAohoh,GohGohGG
DIDrememberwhatitAfeltlike,Gjustasmalltownkindoflife
DIfonlyDIcouldjustgoAbackintimeAseventeen
WewereontopoftheDworld,backwhenDIwasyourAgirl
WewereAlivingsoGwildGandGfree,actingGstupidforDfun
AllweDneededwasAlove,that’stheAwayit’sGsupposedGtoGbe
WewereGrunningredDlights,wewereDgoingallAnight
Didn’tAcareaboutGanything,’causewewereGlivingourDdream
WewereDlivinglikeaAdream,andwe GwereSeventeen
DDAA
GSeventeen,Gseventeen,GseventeenD
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ArtistAvril Lavigne
AlbumAvril Lavigne (Expanded Edition)
GenresPop
Year2013
KeyD
DifficultyEasy

How to play 17 on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Avril Lavigne - 17 on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

17 uses these transitions most often: A → G (27), D → A (23), and G → D (23). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - A chord transition.

1. D → A chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from D to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 23 times.

D to A

2. A → G chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from A to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 27 times.

A to G

3. G → D chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from G to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 23 times.

G to D

4. G → E chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

Switching from G to E:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

G to E

5. E → A chord transition

Switching from E to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

17 chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 17.

  • 17 includes 81 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • 17 contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how 17 connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → E: 1%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → G: 13%
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