Simple Plan - I’d Do Anything Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [D] [G] [C] [D] [G]
[G]Another day is going [Em]by, I’m thinking [C]about you [D]all the [G]time
But you’re out [G]there, and I’m here [Em]waiting
[verse 2]
[C] [D] [G]
[G]And I wrote this letter in my [Em]head, ’cause so many [C]things were [D]left [G]unsaid
But now you’re [G]gone, and I can’t [Em]think straight
[verse 3]
[C] [D]
[C]This could be the [G]one last chance, yo [G]make you [D]understand, yeah
[chorus]
[C] [C]
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]hold you in my [C]arms
Try to [G]make you laugh, ’cause some[D]how I can’t [Em]put you in the [C]past
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]fall asleep with [C]you
Will you [G]remember me? [D]’Cause I know I [Em]won’t forget [C]you
[verse 4]
[C] [D] [G]
[G]Together we broke all the [Em]rules, dreaming of [C]dropping [D]out of [G]school
To leave this [G]place, and never [Em]come back
[verse 5]
[C] [D] [G]
So [G]now, maybe after all these [Em]years, if you [C]miss me [D]have no [G]fear
I’ll be [G]here, I’ll be [Em]waiting
[verse 6]
[C] [D]
[C]This could be the [G]one last chance to [C]make you under[D]stand
And I [G]just can’t let you [C]leave me once [D]again
[chorus]
[C] [C]
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]hold you in my [C]arms
Try to [G]make you laugh, ’cause some[D]how I can’t [Em]put you in the [C]past
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]fall asleep with [C]you
Will you [G]remember me? [D]’Cause I know I [Em]won’t forget [C]you
[verse 7]
[G] [D] [Em] [C]
I close my [D]eyes, and all I [D]see is [Em]you [C]
I close my [G]eyes, I [D]try to sleep
I can’t [Em]forget [C]you, [C]na na na, [G]na na na
And I’d [D]do any[Em]thing for [C]you, [C]na na na, [G]na na na, [D]na
[chorus]
[C] [C]
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]hold you in my [C]arms
Try to [G]make you laugh, ’cause some[D]how I can’t [Em]put you in the [C]past
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]just to [Em]fall asleep with [C]you
Will you [G]remember me? [D]’Cause I know I [Em]won’t forget [C]you
[Closing]
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]to fall [Em]asleep with [C]you
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]there’s [Em]nothing I won’t [C]do
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]to fall [Em]asleep with [C]you
I’d do any[G]thing, [D]’cause I know I [Em]won’t forget [C]you
[outro]
[C] [D] [G]
How to play I'd Do Anything on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Simple Plan - I'd Do Anything on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 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.
I'd Do Anything uses these transitions most often: Em → C (28), C → G (22), and G → D (21). 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 C - D chord transition.
1. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. D → G chord transition
To move from D to G;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. 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.
6. 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.
I'd Do Anything chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I'd Do Anything.
- I'd Do Anything includes 133 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I'd Do Anything contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I'd Do Anything 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 G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%