Billie Eilish - 8 Chords

ChordsG, G7, Am, D

Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

GWaitaG7minute,letmefinish

IknowAmyoudon’tcare,butcanyouDlisten?

GIcameG7committed,guessIoverdidit

WoremyAmheartoutonachain,aroundmyDneck,butnowit’smissing,hmm

G(Dadadadadada)G7hmm

(DadadadadadaAmumm)Doh,hmmhmmhmmhmm

SoGIthinkIbetterG7go,Ineverreallyknow

HowtoAmpleaseyou,you’relookingatmelikeDI’mseethrough

GIguessI’mgonnaG7go,Ijustneverknow

HowyouAmfeel,doyouevenDfeelanything?

GDadadadadadaG7dumm

DadadadadadaAmdumm,Dhmmhmmhmmhmm

GYousaid,“don’ttreatmeG7badly”,butyousaiditsosadly

SoIAmdidthebestIcouldnotthinkingyouwouldDhaveleftmegladly

GIknowyou’renotG7sorry,whyshouldyoube?

‘CausewhoamAmItobeinlove,whenyourDloveneverisforme,me

GDadadadadadaG7dumm

DadadadadadaAmdumm,Dhmmhmmhmmhmmm

SoGIthinkIbetterG7go,Ineverreallyknow

HowtoAmpleaseyou,you’relookingatmelikeDI’mseethrough

GIguessI’mgonnaG7go,Ijustneverknow

HowyouAmfeel,doyouevenDfeelanything?

ArtistBillie Eilish

AlbumWhen We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

GenresAlternative, Indie, Pop

Year2019

KeyG

DifficultyEasy

How to play 8 on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Billie Eilish - 8 on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.

8 uses these transitions most often: Am → D (11), G → G7 (11), and G7 → Am (11). 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 G - G7 chord transition.

1. G → G7 chord transition

Here's how to move from G to G7:

Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 1.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

2. G7 → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from G7 to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

3. Am → D chord transition

Here's how to move from Am to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

4. D → G chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

8 chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in 8.

8 includes 43 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
8 contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how 8 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 → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).
- G7 → Am: 3%