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Stevie Wonder - As Chords

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ChordsG, C, F, Em, F#m, B, Am, D, A, C#
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar C# | D♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-4-3-1-2-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar C# | D♭ chord diagram

[Opening]
[G]Do do do [C]do, mmm-mmm-mmm. [G]Do do do, do [C]do do.
As [G]around the sun, the earth knows she’s [C]revolving,
And the [G]rosebuds know to bloom in early [F]May.
Just as [G]hate knows love’s the cure; you can [C]rest your mind assure,
That [Em]I’ll be loving [F#m]you [B]always. [Em] [Am] [D]

[verse 2]
As now [G]can’t reveal the mystery of [C]tomorrow,
But in [G]passing will grow older every [F]day.
Just as [G]all that’s born is new, you know [C]what I say is true;
That [Em]I’ll be loving [F#m]you [B]always [Em].

[verse 3]
[Em]Until the [B]rainbow burns the [G]stars out of the [A]sky, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]ocean covers [G]every mountain [A]high, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]dolphin flies, and [G]parrots live at [A]sea, (always).
[Em]Until we [B]dream of life and [G]life becomes a [C#]dream.

[verse 4]
[C]Did you know that true love asks for [G]nothing?
[C]Her acceptance is the way we [F]pay.
[C]Did you know that life has given [G]love a guarantee?
To last through [Am]forever another [B]day. [Am] [D]

[verse 5]
Just as [G]time knew to move on since the [C]beginning,
And the [G]seasons know exactly when to [F]change.
Just as [G]kindness knows no shame; know through [C]all your joy and pain;
That [Em]I’ll be loving [F#m]you [B]always. [Em] [Am] [D]

[verse 6]
As [G]today I know I’m living, but [C]tomorrow;
Could make [G]me the past; but that I mustn’t [F]fear.
For I’ll [G]know deep in my mind; the love of [C]me I’ve left be-hind;;
That [Em]I’ll be loving [F#m]you [B]always. [Em]

[verse 7]
[Em]Until the [B]day is night and [G]night becomes the [A]day, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]trees and sea just [G]up and fly [A]away, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day that [G]8x8x8 is [A]4, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day, that is the [G]day that are no [A]more, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day the earth starts [G]turning right to [A]left, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]earth just for the [G]sun, denies [A]itself, (always).
[Em]Until dear [B]Mother Nature [G]says her work is [A]through, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day that you are [G]me and I am [A]you, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]rainbow burns the [G]stars out of the [A]sky, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]ocean covers every [G]mountain [A]high, (always).

[verse 8]
[Em] [B] [G] [A]
Ah, we all [Em]know, some[B]times life’s hates and [G]troubles, [A]
Can make you [Em]wish you were born in [B]another time and [G]space. [A]
But you can [Em]bet your life, times [B]that, and twice it’s [G]double; [A]
That God knew [Em]exactly where he [B]wanted you to be [G]placed. [A]
So make sure, [Em]when you say you’re [B]in it, but not [G]out of it, [A]
You’re not [Em]helping to make this Earth a [B]place sometimes called [G]Hell. [A]
Change your [Em]words into [B]truths, and then change [G]that truth into [A]love,
And maybe our [Em]children’s grandchildren,
And [B]their great-great grandchildren will [G]tell. [A]Ahh I’ll be loving you

[Closing]
[Em]Until the [B]rainbow burns the [G]stars out of the [A]sky, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]ocean covers every [G]mountain [A]high, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]dolphin flies, and [G]parrots live at [A]sea, (always).
[Em]Until we [B]dream of life and [G]life becomes a [A]dream.
[Em]Until the [B]day is night and [G]night becomes the [A]day, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]trees and sea just [G]up and fly [A]away
[Em]Until the [B]day that [G]8x8x8 is [A]4, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day, that is the [G]day that are no [A]more, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day the earth starts [G]turning right to [A]left, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]earth just for the [G]sun, denies [A]itself, (always).
[Em]Until dear [B]Mother Nature [G]says her work is [A]through, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]day that you are [G]me and I am [A]you, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]rainbow burns the [G]stars out of the [A]sky, (always).
[Em]Until the [B]ocean covers [G]every mountain [A]high, (always).

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ArtistStevie Wonder
AlbumSongs in the Key of Life
GenresR&B, Soul
Year1997
KeyG

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

Stevie Wonder - As on guitar requires 10 chords and 17 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.

As uses these transitions most often: B → G (37), Em → B (37), and G → A (36). 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 - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from G to C;

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

2. G → F chord transition

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

To move from G to F;

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

3. C → Em chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

To move from C to Em;

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

4. Em → F#m chord transition

Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

To move from Em to F#m;

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

5. F#m → B chord transition

To move from F#m to B;

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

6. B → Em chord transition

To move from B to Em;

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

7. Em → Am chord transition

To move from Em to Am;

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

8. Am → D chord transition

To move from Am to D;

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

9. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

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

10. B → G chord transition

To move from B to G;

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

11. G → A chord transition

To move from G to A;

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

12. A → Em chord transition

To move from A to Em;

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

13. G → C# chord transition

To move from G to C#;

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

14. C# → C chord transition

To move from C# to C;

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

15. C → F chord transition

To move from C to F;

  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. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

16. G → Am chord transition

To move from G to Am;

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

17. Am → B chord transition

To move from Am to B;

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

As chord transition analysis

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

  • As includes 203 chord transitions, 17 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.05% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • As contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how As 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 → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).
    • Em → Am: 12%
    • Em → F#m: 1%
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