Christina Perri - Human Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Bm] [C]
[G]I can [Bm]hold my [C]breath, [G]I can [Bm]bite my [C]tongue
[G]I can stay [Bm]awake for days if [C]that’s what you want
[G]Be your [Bm]number [C]one
[verse 2]
[G]I can [Bm]fake a [C]smile, [G]I can [Bm]force a [C]laugh
[G]I can dance and [Bm]play the part if [C]that’s what you ask
[G]Give you[Bm] all I [C]am
[chorus]
I can [Em]do it, I can [D]do it, I can [C]do it
But I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]bleed when I fall [Bm]down,
I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]crash and I break [Bm]down,
Your words in my [Em]head, knives in my [C]heart,
You build me [G]up and then I fall [Bm]apart,
I’m only [Em]human…
[verse 3]
[C] [G] [Bm] [C]
[G]I can [Bm]turn it [C]on, [G]be a [Bm]good [C]machine.
[G]I can hold the [Bm]weight of worlds if [C]that’s what you need.
[G]Be your [Bm]every-[C]thing.
I can [Em]do it, I can [D]do it, I’ll get [C]through it
[chorus]
But I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]bleed when I fall [Bm]down,
I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]crash and I break [Bm]down,
Your words in my [Em]head, knives in my [C]heart,
You build me [G]up and then I fall [Bm]apart,
I’m only [Em]human…
[verse 4]
[C] [G] [Bm] [C]
I’m only [Em]human, I’m only [D]human, just a little [C]human
[verse 5]
[G] [D] [C]
[G]I can [Bm]take so [C]much, [G]’til I’ve [Bm]had [C]enough
[Closing]
‘Cause I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]bleed when I fall [Bm]down
I’m only [Em]human [C]and I [G]crash and I break [Bm]down
Your words in my [Em]head, knives in my [C]heart
You build me [G]up and then I fall [Bm]apart
I’m only [Em]human [C] [G] [Bm] [C]
How to play Human on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Christina Perri - Human 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.
Human uses these transitions most often: C → G (27), G → Bm (27), and Bm → C (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 G - Bm chord transition.
1. G → Bm chord transition
To move from G to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
2. Bm → C chord transition
To move from Bm to C;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
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. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → D chord transition
To move from Em to D;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
6. D → C chord transition
To move from D to C;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
7. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- While playing Bm, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 4 to fret 2.
8. 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.
Human chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Human.
- Human includes 107 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Human contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Human 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 → Em: 8%
After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → D: 24%
- G → Bm: 4%