The Cranberries - Cordell Chords

ChordsAm, F, G, 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 E key to play this song with easier chords.

AmFGCGAmFG

AmThoughonceyouFruledmymindIGthoughtyou’dalwaysbeCthereGAm

AndIFalwaysholdontoyourGface

AmButeverythingFchangesintimeandtheGanswersarenotalwaysCfairGAm

AndIFhopeyou’vegonetoaGbetterplace

AmCordell,timewillFtell,theyGsaythatyoupassedCawayGAm

AmAndIFhopeyou’vegonetoaGbetterplace,timewillAmtell,timewillFtell

TheyGsaythatyoupassedCawayGandAmIFknowthatyou’vegonetoaGbetterplace

AmCordell,Fcordell,Gcordell,Ccordell,Amcordell,Fcordell,Gcordell

AmYourloverandFbabywillcrybutGyourpresencewillCalwaysGremain

IsFthishowitwasGmeanttobe

AmYoumeant FsomethingmoretomeGthanwhatmanypeopleCwillGseeAm

AndtoFhellwiththeGindustry

AmCordell,timewillFtell,theyGsaythatyoupassedCaway

AmAndIFhopeyou’vegonetoaGbetterplacetimewillAmtell,timewillFtell

WeGallwilldepartandCdecayGandAmweFallwillreturntoaGbetterplace

AmCordell, Fcordell, Gcordell, Ccordell

AmCordell, Fcordell, Gcordell

AmFGCGAmFGAm

ArtistThe Cranberries

AlbumTo the Faithful Departed

GenresAlternative, Rock

Year1996

KeyAm

DifficultyIntermediate

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

The Cranberries - Cordell 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.

Cordell uses these transitions most often: Am → F (24), F → G (24), and G → Am (24). 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 Am - F chord transition.

1. Am → F chord transition

Switching from Am to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

2. F → G chord transition

To move from F to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

3. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

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 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

4. G → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from G 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 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

Cordell chord transition analysis

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

Cordell includes 96 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Cordell contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Cordell 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 Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
- Am → F: 26%