Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,E keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[intro]
[D]5-[C]4-[A]3-[F]2-[D]1
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[G] [F]5-4-3-2-[G]1
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[intro]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[Opening]
[D]Onwards, onwards, rode the 600. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[D]Down the valley on their horses they thundered. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[G]Ah, but was it them who really blundered? ([F]5-4-3-2-[G]1)
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[interlude]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2-[D]1
[verse 2]
The [D]Trojans waited at the gate for weeks. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
In a [D]wooden horse into the city they sneaked. ([C]5-4-3-2-[D]1)
[G]Who let ’em in, was it the Greeks? ([F]5-4-3-2-[G]1)
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[interlude]
[A] [G] [D]
[D] [C]5-4-3-2[D]1
[G] [F]5-4-3-2[G]1
[Closing]
[D]Uh huh, it was the Manfreds
[outro]
[A] [G] [D]
How to play 5-4-3-2-1 on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Manfred Mann - 5-4-3-2-1 on guitar requires 5 chords and 8 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.
5-4-3-2-1 uses these transitions most often: D → C (10), C → D (9), and G → D (8). 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 - C chord transition.
1. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → A chord transition
To move from C to A;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → F chord transition
To move from A to F;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
4. F → D chord transition
To move from F to D;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
6. G → F chord transition
To move from G to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
7. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
8. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
5-4-3-2-1 chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 5-4-3-2-1.
- 5-4-3-2-1 includes 50 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- 5-4-3-2-1 contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how 5-4-3-2-1 connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%
- G → F: 9%