Noah Kahan - Catastrophize Chords

ChordsE, B, F#, G#m, C#

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 C key to play this song with easier chords.

Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar F# | G♭ chord diagram
Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram
Guitar C# | D♭ chord diagram

[chorus]
Oh my [E]God, while you [B]sit and wait for [F#]time, [G#m]to change your [E]luck
[E]And open [B]up those [F#]blinds, [G#m]oh don’t you [E]know
[E]Don’t you [B]know that you’re the [F#]last thing on my [C#]mind
Oh [E]I [B][F#]catastrophize [G#m], oh [E]I [B][F#]catastrophize [G#m]

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ArtistNoah Kahan

AlbumHurt Somebody

GenresAlternative, Indie

Year2018

KeyE

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

Noah Kahan - Catastrophize on guitar requires 5 chords and 6 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.

Catastrophize uses these transitions most often: B → F# (21), E → B (21), and F# → G#m (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

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.

To move from E to B;

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

2. B → F# chord transition

Guitar F# | G♭ chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-3-2-2 Barre at fret 2.

To move from B to F#;

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

3. F# → G#m chord transition

Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-6-6-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4. Base fret 4.

To move from F# to G#m;

While playing F#, lift your middle finger from G string fret 3.
Slide your index finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 4.
Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 4 to fret 6.
Slide your pinky on D string from fret 4 to fret 6.

4. G#m → E chord transition

To move from G#m to E;

While playing G#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 6.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 1.
Slide your ring finger from A string fret 6 to D string fret 2.
Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

Catastrophize chord transition analysis

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

Catastrophize includes 82 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Catastrophize connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → B: 11%
After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
- B → F#: 7%

1. E → B chord transition

2. B → F# chord transition

3. F# → G#m chord transition

4. G#m → E chord transition

5. F# → C# chord transition

6. C# → E chord transition