Chris Stapleton - Either Way Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]
[D]We pass in the hall, [D]on our way to separate rooms
[D]The only time we ever talk, is when the monthly bills are [G]due
[G]We go work, we go to church, [G]we fake the perfect [D]life
I’m [G]past the point of give a damn, and all my tears are [A]cried
[chorus]
We can just go [D]on like this, say the word we’ll [G]call it quits
Baby you can [A]go or you can [G]stay, I won’t love you either [D]way
[verse 2]
[D]It’s been so long since I felt, [D]anything inside these walls
[D]You can’t hate and you can’t hurt, when you don’t feel at [G]all
[G]I used to cry and stay up nights, [G]and wonder what went [D]wrong
[Closing]
[G]It’s been hard but hearts can only, [G]do that for so [A]long
We can just go [D]on like this, say the word we’ll [G]call it quits
Baby you can [A]go or you can [G]stay, I won’t love you either [D]way
[chorus]
[D] [D] [D] [G] [G] [A]
We can just go [D]on like this, say the word we’ll [G]call it quits
Baby you can [A]go or you can [G]stay, I won’t love you either [D]way
How to play Either Way on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - Either Way on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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.
Either Way uses these transitions most often: D → G (8), G → A (6), and G → D (5). 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 D - G chord transition.
1. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
Either Way chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Either Way.
- Either Way includes 25 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Either Way contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Either Way connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → G: 29%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%
- G → A: 6%