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Lewis Capaldi - Headspace Chords

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ChordsG, Bm, C, Cm
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 A key to play this song with easier chords.

GBm
GSaltoftheearth,myBmfriend,it’sGallthatweareintheBmend
Well,youGtrappeddownallthelinesyouBmdrew
AndGIcantakethehitbut,I’msorry,Idon’twanttheBmbruise
CYourvoicegetsalittleloud
CmWhenthere’snothingtotalkabout,youGshout,Bmdear
CAndI’llfindmylightsfadingout,Cmmoreandmorebythehour
ItgetsGdarkinBmhere
IfyougotCtimeCmenoughforGme
SingmeaCsongandCmsendmetoGsleep
SlipintoCmyCmheadspacewhileIGdream
SpinmeaCyarn,wrapitCmuparoundGme
GBm
GDusttodust,myBmfriend,Gwell,you’reonlybloodandbones
AndIknowyourheart’satwarwithyourBmhead
IamGsureithurttoBmsee,you’remorethanGI’lleverhave
AndmorethanI’lleverBmbe
CIknowit’salittlelate,Cmmytimingwasnevergreat
ButI’mGcalling,Bmdear,CIjustwantedtoletyouknow
CmThatIwon’tbotheryouanymore,I’llbeGgonethistimenextBmyear
IfyougotCtimeCmenoughforGme
SingmeaCsongandCmsendmetoGsleep
SlipintoCmyCmheadspacewhileIGdream
SpinmeaCyarn,wrapitCmuparoundGme
IfyougotCtimeCmenoughforGme
Singmea Csongand Cmsendmeto Gsleep
Ineverthoughtthata Cliecould Cmsoundso Gsweet
UntilyouopenedyourCmouth
AndyouCmsaidyoulovedGme
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ArtistLewis Capaldi
AlbumDivinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
GenresAlternative, Indie
Year2019
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Lewis Capaldi - Headspace on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.

Headspace uses these transitions most often: C → Cm (16), Cm → G (16), and G → Bm (15). 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 G - Bm chord transition.

1. G → Bm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

To move from G to Bm:

  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 B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

G to Bm

2. Bm → C chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

Bm to C

3. C → Cm chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Cm chord diagram Fingering: x-3-1-0-1-3Guitar Cm chord diagram

To move from C to Cm:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 1.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

C to Cm

4. Cm → G chord transition

Guitar Cm chord diagram Fingering: x-3-1-0-1-3Guitar Cm chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Switching from Cm to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

Cm to G

5. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Headspace chord transition analysis

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

  • Headspace includes 71 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Headspace contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Headspace 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 → Bm: 4%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → Cm: 1%
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