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Miley Cyrus - 7 Things Chords

ChordsE, B, C#m, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G,D,A keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
  • Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram


I [E]probably shouldn’t say this, but at [B]times I get so scared
When I [C#m]think about the previous [B]relationship we shared
It was [A]awesome but we lost, it’s not [B]possible, for me not to [C#m]care
And [B]now we’re [A]standing in the rain
[B]Nothing’s ever gonna change until you [C#m]hear my dear


The 7 things I hate about [E]you [B] [C#m]the [B]7 things I hate about [A]you oh [B]you
[E]You’re vain, your [B]games, you’re [C#m]insecure
You love me, [B]you like her, you [A]make me laugh, you make me cry
I [B]don’t know which side to buy [E]your friends they’re [B]jerks
When you act like [C#m]them just know it [B]hurts, I [A]wanna be with the one I [B]know
And the [E]7th thing I [A]hate the most that you [B]do, you make me love you


[E]
It’s [E]awkward and silent, as I [B]wait for you to say, [C#m]what I need to hear now
Your [B]sincere apology, when you [A]mean it, I’ll believe it, if you [B]text it, I’ll delete it
Let’s be [C#m]clear, oh I’m [B]not [A]coming back, you’re [B]taking 7 [C#m]steps here


The 7 things I hate about [E]you [B] [C#m]the [B]7 things I hate about [A]you oh [B]you
[E]You’re vain, your [B]games, you’re [C#m]insecure
You love me, [B]you like her, you [A]make me laugh, you make me cry
I [B]don’t know which side to buy [E]your friends they’re [B]jerks
When you act like [C#m]them just know it [B]hurts, I [A]wanna be with the one I [B]know
And the [E]7th thing I [A]hate the most that you [B]do, you make me love you


And [E]compared to all the great things that would [B]take too long to write
I [C#m]probably should mention, the [B]7 that I like


The 7 things I hate about [E]you [B] [C#m]the [B]7 things I hate about [A]you oh [B]you
[E]You’re vain, your [B]games, you’re [C#m]insecure
You love me, [B]you like her, you [A]make me laugh, you make me cry
I [B]don’t know which side to buy [E]your friends they’re [B]jerks
When you act like [C#m]them just know it [B]hurts, I [A]wanna be with the one I [B]know
And the [E]7th thing I [A]hate the most that you [B]do, you make me love you


[E]you do, [A] [B] [C#m]oh [B] [A] [B] [C#m]oh [B]

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AlbumBreakout
GenresPop
Year2008
KeyE

How to play 7 Things on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Miley Cyrus - 7 Things 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.

7 Things uses these transitions most often: A → B (18), B → C#m (18), and C#m → B (16). 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 E - B chord transition.

1. E → B chord transition

To move from E to B;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 4.
E to B

2. B → C#m chord transition

To move from B to C#m;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 4 to A string fret 4.
B to C#m

3. B → A chord transition

To move from B to A;

  1. While playing B, lift your pinky from B string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to G string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on B string fret 2.
B to A

4. C#m → E chord transition

To move from C#m to E;

  1. While playing C#m, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
  2. Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
C#m to E

5. E → A chord transition

To move 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.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 7 Things.

  • 7 Things includes 97 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • 7 Things contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how 7 Things connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
    • B → E: 21%
    • B → A: 16%
    After C#m, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (27%), B (21%), and F#m (11%).
    • C#m → B: 21%
    • C#m → E: 9%