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The Weeknd - Heartless Chords

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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.

AmFGAmFAmFGAmFG
Ishouldn’trushit,Amneverneedabitch,I’mwhatabitchneedF(bitchneed)
TrynafindtheGonethatcanfixme,AmI’vebeendodgingdeathinthesixspeed
FAmphetaminegotmyGstummyfeelingsickly
AmYeah,Iwantitallnow,FI’vebeenrunningthroughtheGpussy,needadogpound
AmHundredmodelsgettingfadedinthecompound,FtrynalovemebuttheyGnevergetapulsedown
AmWhy,’causeI’mheartless,CandI’mbacktomyGways’causeI’mheartless
AmAllthismoneyandthispaingotmeheartless,ClowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
AmSaidI’mheartless,CtrynabeabetterGman,butI’mheartless
AmNeverbeaweddingplanfortheheartless,FlowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
AmSaidI’mheartless,Fsomuchpussy,itbeGfallingoutthepocket
AmMetroBoomingturnthishointoamoshpit,FTeslapillgotmeGflyinglikeacockpit
AmYeah,Igotherwatching,Fcallmeup,turnthatGpussytoafaucet
AmDufflebagsfullofdrugsandarocket,FstixdrunkbutheGnevermissatarget
AmPhotoshoots,I’mastarnowF(star)
I’mtalkingTime,RollingGStone,andBazaarnowAm(‘zaar)
SellingdreamstothesegirlswiththeirguarddownF(what?)
Sevenyears,I’vebeenGswimmingwiththesharksnow
AmWhy,’causeI’mheartless,CandI’mbacktomyGways’causeI’mheartless
AmAllthismoneyandthispaingotmeheartless,ClowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
AmSaidI’mheartless,CtrynabeabetterGman,butI’mheartless
AmNeverbeaweddingplanfortheheartless,FlowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
CIlostmyGheartandmyAmmind,CItrytoGalwaysdoAmright
CIthoughtIGlostyouthisAmtime,CyoujustcameGbackinmyAmlife
CYouneverGgaveuponAmme(whydon’tyou?)
CI’llneverGknowwhatyouAmsee(whywon’tyou?)
CIdon’tdoGwellwhenAmalone(ohyeah),FyouhearitGclearinmyAmtone
Am’CauseI’mheartless,CandI’mbacktomyGways’causeI’mheartless
AmAllthismoneyandthispaingotmeheartless,ClowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
AmSaidI’mheartless,CtrynabeabetterGman,butI’mheartless
AmNeverbeaweddingplanfortheheartless,FlowlifeforGlife’causeI’mheartless
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ArtistThe Weeknd
AlbumAfter Hours
GenresR&B, Soul
Year2019
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

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

The Weeknd - Heartless 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.

Heartless uses these transitions most often: G → Am (31), Am → F (18), and F → G (17). 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

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Here's how to move from Am to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

Am to F

2. F → G chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to G:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 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 17 times.

F to G

3. G → Am chord transition

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

To move from G to Am:

  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 G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 31 times.

G to Am

4. Am → C chord transition

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

Here's how to move from Am to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 15 times.

Am to C

5. C → G chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 16 times.

Heartless chord transition analysis

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

  • Heartless includes 99 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Heartless contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Heartless connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → F: 26%
    • Am → C: 16%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
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