The Chainsmokers - Family Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[D] [Em] [C] [G]
[D]I know water’s [Em]that thicker than blood, that’s [C]deeper than love with my [G]friends
[D]People come [Em]and some people go, and [C]some
people ride ’til [G]the end
When [D]I
am blind, in [Em]my mind, I swear they be my [C]rescue, my [G]lifeline
I dunno what I’d [D]do if I, if [Em]I’d survive, my brothers and my [C]sisters in my [G]life. Yeah
[chorus]
[D]I know some people, they [Em]would die for me, [C]we run together, they’re my [G]family
[D]When I get up, they gonna [Em]be high with me, [C]I’ll say forever, my [G]family
[D] [Em] [C] [G]My family, [D] [Em] [C]I’ll say forever, [G]my family
[D] [Em] [C] [G]My family, [D] [Em] [C]I’ll say forever, [G]my family
[Closing]
[D]Stolen dreams took [Em]our, our childish days, still, [C]ain’t nothing changed now we’re [G]grown
[D]We’re still young, still [Em]got our mindless ways, and a [C]timeless face kicking [G]stones
When [D]I
am blind, in [Em]my mind, I swear they be my [C]rescue, my [G]lifeline
I dunno what I’d [D]do if I, if [Em]I’d survive, my brothers and my [C]sisters in my [G]life. Yeah
[chorus]
[D]I know some people, they [Em]would die for me, [C]we run together, they’re my [G]family
[D]When I get up, they gonna [Em]be high with me, [C]I’ll say forever, my [G]family
[D] [Em] [C] [G]My family, [D] [Em] [C]I’ll say forever, [G]my family
[D] [Em] [C] [G]My family, [D] [Em] [C]I’ll say forever, [G]my family
[chorus]
[D]I know some people, they [Em]would die for me, [C]we run together, they’re my [G]family
[D]When I get up, they gonna [Em]be high with me, [C]I’ll say forever, my [G]family
How to play Family on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Chainsmokers - Family 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.
Family uses these transitions most often: C → G (23), D → Em (23), and Em → C (23). 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 - Em chord transition.
1. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
3. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D 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.
4. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
Family chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Family.
- Family includes 91 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Family contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Family 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 → Em: 17%
After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (17%).- Em → C: 26%