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The Chainsmokers - Inside Out Chords

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ChordsD, A, E, F#m
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 C key to play this song with easier chords.

  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

[Opening]
Bend your [D]chest open so I can read your [A]heart [E]
I need to get [F#m]inside, or I’ll [E]start a war
Wanna [D]look at the pieces that make you who you [A]are [E]
I wanna build you [F#m]up and pick you [E]apart

[chorus]
[D]Let me see the dark sides as well as the [A]bright [E]
I’m gonna love you [F#m]inside out, I’m gonna love you [E]inside out
[D]Let me see the dark sides as well as the [A]bright [E]
I’m gonna love you [F#m]inside out, I’m gonna love you [E]inside out
I’m gonna love you [D]in… [A] [F#m] [E]I’m gonna love [D]you [A] [F#m] [E]

[verse 2]
I’m gonna [D]pick your brain and get to know your [A]thoughts [E]
So I can read your [F#m]mind when you don’t wanna [E]talk
And can I [D]touch your face before you [A]go [E]
I collect your [F#m]scales but you don’t have to [E]know

[chorus]
[D]Let me see the dark sides as well as the [A]bright [E]
I’m gonna love you [F#m]inside out, I’m gonna love you [E]inside out
[D]Let me see the dark sides as well as the [A]bright [E]
I’m gonna love you [F#m]inside out, I’m gonna love you [E]inside out
I’m gonna love you [D]in… [A] [F#m] [E]I’m gonna love [D]you [A] [F#m] [E]

[Closing]
[D]I’m gonna love you inside out, [A](Your love, inside out)
[F#m]I’m gonna love you inside out, [E]I’m gonna love you inside out
[D]Inside out, [A](Your love, inside out)
[F#m]I’m gonna love, I’m gonna [E]love you inside out
[D]Ou ou ou out, [A]ou[E] ou ou out, (I’m gonna love you)
[F#m]Ou ou ou out, [E]ou ou ou out, (I’m gonna love you)
[D]Ou ou ou out, [A]ou[E] ou ou out, (I’m gonna love you)
[F#m]Ou ou ou out, [E]ou ou ou out, (I’m gonna love you)

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ArtistThe Chainsmokers
AlbumCollage
GenresPop, Electronic
Year2016
KeyD

How to play Inside Out on Guitar (Step-by-step)

The Chainsmokers - Inside Out 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.

Inside Out uses these transitions most often: D → A (16), F#m → E (16), and E → D (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 D - A chord transition.

1. D → A chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from D to A;

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

2. A → E chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from A to E;

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

3. E → F#m chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

To move from E to F#m;

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

4. E → D chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from E to D;

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

5. A → F#m chord transition

To move from A to F#m;

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

Inside Out chord transition analysis

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

  • Inside Out includes 73 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Inside Out contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Inside Out connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → D: 14%
    • E → F#m: 9%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → A: 17%
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