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The Weeknd - Acquainted Chords

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ChordsGm, F, Bb, Dm, C, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓-↓↑-↓↑↓↑

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

GmBabyyou’renoFgood,’causetheyGmwarnedmeboutyourtypegirl
I’vebeenFduckingleftandright,Gmbabyyou’renoFgood
ThinkIGmfellforyou,Ifellforyou,IfellforFyou
YougotmeputtingGmtimein,Ftimein,GmnobodygotmefeelingthisFway
YouprobablythinkI’mGmlying,Flying,I’mGmusedtobitchescomingrightFaway
YougotmetouchingonyourBbbody,DmyougotmetouchingonyourBbbody
DmTosaythatwe’reinloveisBbdangerous,butFgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted
DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody,DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody
DmIknowI’dratherbeBbcomplacent,FbutgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted
GmBabyyou’renoFgood,allmyGmniggasthinkI’mcrazy
‘CauseI’mFthinkingaboutuslately,butGmreallyifIFcould,
I’dGmforgetaboutyou,‘getaboutyou,‘getFaboutyou
YougotmeputtingGmtimein,Ftimein,GmnobodygotmefeelingthisFway
YouprobablythinkI’mGmlying,Flying,I’mGmusedtobitchescomingrightFaway
YougotmetouchingonyourBbbody,DmyougotmetouchingonyourBbbody
DmTosaythatwe’reinloveisBbdangerous,butFgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted
DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody,DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody
DmIknowI’dratherbeBbcomplacent,FbutgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted,we’reacquainted
CMommacaughtmecrying,crying,crying,crying
IGmwon’tfindsomebodythat’sreal(shewantssomebodythat’sreal)
CCauseeverytimeItryto,tryto,trytorun,theGmfastlifekeepsgainingonme,shit
CButeversinceImetyou,Icouldn’tDmbelievewhatyoudid
SoGmcomfortmebabe,ain’tnoFrushfrommebabeC
YougotmetouchingonyourBbbody,DmyougotmetouchingonyourBbbody
DmTosaythatwe’reinloveisBbdangerous,butFgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted
DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody,DmIgetyoutouchingonyourBbbody
DmIknowI’dratherbeBbcomplacent,FbutgirlI’msogladwe’reGmacquainted,we’reacquainted
DmI’mnottryingtoFtalkatAmall,Dm’causeI’mtryingtoloveyoucrazy
PutsomemoreFinsideyourAmcup,Dmanddrinktillyounumbthepain
IgotyoutouchingonyourFbody,AmtheseDmgirlskeeptouchingontheirbody
TheygotaccustomedtotheFlifewelive,theseAmgirlsbornDminthe90’saredangerous
IgotthemthinkingthattheyFwantme,AmalthoughtheyDmknowtheynottheonly
IgotthemwantingtoFembracetheirsins
TheseAmgirlsbornDminthe90’saredangerousFAmDm
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ArtistThe Weeknd
AlbumBeauty Behind the Madness
GenresR&B, Soul
Year2015
KeyGm
DifficultyAdvanced

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

The Weeknd - Acquainted on guitar requires 6 chords and 11 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.

Acquainted uses these transitions most often: F → Gm (20), Gm → F (17), and Dm → Bb (15). 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 Gm - F chord transition.

1. Gm → F chord transition

Guitar Gm chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-0-0-3-3Guitar Gm chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Here's how to move from Gm to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

Gm to F

2. F → Bb chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

Switching from F to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

F to Bb

3. Bb → Dm chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bb to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

Bb to Dm

4. Gm → Dm chord transition

Guitar Gm chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-0-0-3-3Guitar Gm chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from Gm to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

Gm to Dm

5. Gm → C chord transition

Here's how to move from Gm to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

6. C → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

7. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

8. C → Bb chord transition

Switching from C to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the chorus.

9. Dm → F chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

10. F → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

11. Am → Dm chord transition

To move from Am to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

Acquainted chord transition analysis

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

  • Acquainted includes 106 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Acquainted contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Acquainted connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → Am: 11%
    After Gm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (10%).
    • Gm → C: 15%
    • Gm → F: 12%
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