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Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass Chords

ChordsA, Bm7, E7, D
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 D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar Bm7 chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-2-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm7 chord diagram
  • Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram


[A]Because you know, I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[Bm7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[E7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[A]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass…


[A]Yeah it’s pretty clear, I ain’t no size two
[Bm7]But I can shake it, shake it, like I’m supposed to do
[E7]’Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase and
[A]All the right junk in all the right places


[A]I see the magazines working that Photoshop
[Bm7]We know that shit ain’t real, come on now, make it stop
[E7]If you got beauty beauty just raise ’em up ‘cause
Every [A]inch of you is [D]perfect from the [A]bottom to the top!


Yeah, my [A]momma she told me don’t worry about your [Bm7]size
She says, [E7]boys they like a little more booty to hold at [A]night
You know I [A]won’t be no stick figure silicone Barbie [Bm7]doll,
So, if [E7]that’s what’s you’re into then go a[D]head and move a[A]long!


[A]Because you know, I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[Bm7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[E7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[A]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass…


I’m bringing [A]booty back; go ahead and tell them skinny [Bm7]bitches “Hey!”
No, I’m just play’n I know you [E7]think you’re fat, but I’m here to tell you,
Every [A]inch of you is [D]perfect from the [A]bottom to the top!


Yeah, my [A]momma she told me don’t worry about your [Bm7]size
She says, [E7]boys they like a little more booty to hold at [A]night
You know I [A]won’t be no stick figure silicone Barbie [Bm7]doll,
So, if [E7]that’s what’s you’re into then go a[D]head and move a[A]long!


[A]Because you know, I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[Bm7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[E7]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass, no treble
[A]I’m all about that bass, ’bout that bass… … x3

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AlbumTitle (EP)
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyA

How to play All About That Bass on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass 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.

All About That Bass uses these transitions most often: A → Bm7 (10), Bm7 → E7 (10), and E7 → A (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 A - Bm7 chord transition.

1. A → Bm7 chord transition

To move from A to Bm7;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
A to Bm7

2. Bm7 → E7 chord transition

To move from Bm7 to E7;

  1. While playing Bm7, lift your ring finger from D string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
Bm7 to E7

3. E7 → A chord transition

To move from E7 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. Place ring finger on B string fret 2.
E7 to A

4. A → D chord transition

To move from A to D;

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

5. E7 → D chord transition

To move from E7 to D;

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

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in All About That Bass.

  • All About That Bass includes 36 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • All About That Bass contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how All About That Bass connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → Bm7: 0%
    After Bm7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E7 (25%), C (13%), and A (11%).
    • Bm7 → E7: 25%