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Ed Sheeran - Eraser Chords

ChordsEm, C, D, G, B
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram


[Em] [C] [D]
I was born inside a [Em]small town, I’ve lost that state of mind
Learned to sing inside the [C]Lord’s house, but stopped at the [D]age of nine
I forget when [G]I get [Em]awards now the wave I had to ride
The paving stones I [C]played upon, they kept me on the [D]grind
So blame it [G]on the [Em]pain that blessed me with the life
Friends and family filled with [C]envy when they should be filled with [D]pride
And when the [G]world’s [Em]against me is when I really come alive
And everyday that Satan [C]tempts me, I try to take it in my [D]stride
You know that [G]I’ve got [Em]whisky with white lines and smoke in my lungs
I think life has [C]got to the point I know without [D]it’s no fun
I [G]need to [Em]get in the right mind and clear myself up
Instead, I [C]look in the mirror questioning [D]what I’ve become
I guess [G]it’s a [Em]stereotypical day for someone like me
Without a [C]nine-to-five job or an [D]uni degree
[G]To be [Em]caught up in the trappings of the industry
They showed me the [C]locked doors I find another [D]use of key, and you’ll see


[C]I’m well [G]aware of certain [D]things that [D]will destroy a man like me
[C]But with that [G]said give me one [B]more, higher [Em]
[C]Another one to [D]take the sting [Em]away
I am [C]happy on my [D]own, so here I’ll [Em]stay
Save your [C]lovin’ arms [D]for a rainy [Em]day
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain eraser


I used to think that nothing [Em]could be better than touring the world with my songs
I chased the [C]pictured perfect life, I think they [D]painted it wrong
I [G]think that [Em]money is the root of evil and fame is hell
[C]Relationships and hearts you [D]fixed, they break as well [G]
And [Em]ain’t nobody wanna see you down in the dumps
Because you’re [C]living your dream, man, this [D]shit should be fun
Please [G]know that [Em]I’m not trying to preach like I’m Reverend Run
I beg you, [C]don’t be disappointed with the [D]man I’ve become
Our [Em]conversations with my father on the A14
[C]Age twelve telling me I’ve gotta [D]chase those dreams
[G]Now I’m [Em]playing for the people, dad, and they know me
With my [C]beat and small guitar wearing the [D]same old jeans
Wembley [Em]Stadium crowd two hundred and forty thousand
I may have [C]grown up but I hope that [D]Damien’s proud
And [G]to the [Em]next generation, inspiration’s allowed
The world [C]may be filled with hate but keep [D]erasing it now, somehow


[C]I’m well [G]aware of certain [D]things that [D]will befall a man like me
[C]But with that [G]said give me one [B]more, higher [Em]
[C]Another one to [D]take the sting [Em]away
I am [C]happy on my [D]own, so here I’ll [Em]stay
Save your [C]lovin’ arms [D]for a rainy [Em]day
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain [Em]eraser
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain [Em]eraser
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain eraser


[Em]Welcome to the new show
[C]I [D]guess you know I’ve been away
[Em]But where I’m heading, who knows
[C]But my [D]heart will stay the same
[Em]Welcome to the new show
[C]I [D]guess you know I’ve been away
[Em]But where I’m heading, who knows
[C]My pain eraser


And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain eraser[Em]
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain eraser[Em]
And I’ll find [C]comfort in my [D]pain eraser

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GenresPop, R&B
Year2017
KeyEm

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

Ed Sheeran - Eraser on guitar requires 5 chords and 8 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.

Eraser uses these transitions most often: C → D (33), Em → C (33), and D → Em (18). 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 Em - C chord transition.

1. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C;

  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 A string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
Em to C

2. C → D chord transition

To move from C 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 A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
C to D

3. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

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

4. 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.
D to G

5. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em;

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

6. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G;

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

7. G → B chord transition

To move from G to B;

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

8. 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.

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

  • Eraser includes 122 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Eraser contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Eraser connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → D: 11%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → Em: 17%