Katy Perry - It Takes Two Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]Is Mercury, in retrograde, or is [Em]that the excuse
That I’ve always made [C]’cause, I wanna blame [D]you,
But I can only blame [G]myself
[verse 2]
[G]Yeah, it’s easy to throw you under the bus
I’ll [Em]call you crazy, while filling my cup
I, [C]say these things to hurt you [D]
But I, only hurt [G]myself
[verse 3]
[Em]Oh, I [D]can [G]only [D]take [C]responsibility, [C]for [C]me
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]you, I can’t keep ignoring [C]
I admit, half of [D]it
I’m not that [G]innocent, oh yeah
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]me, you can’t keep ignoring [C]
But let me be, first [D]baby, to say “I’m [G]sorry” (I’m sorry)
[verse 4]
[G]I face my demons, yeah, I paid my dues
I [Em]had to grow up, I wish you could too
I,[C]wanted to save you[D], but I can only save [G]myself
[verse 5]
[Em]Oh, I [D]can only [G]be the [D]change you [C]want to see
[C]Yeah, to [C]see
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]you, I can’t keep ignoring [C]
I admit, half of [D]it
I’m not that [G]innocent yeah, oh
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]me, you can’t keep ignoring [C]
But let me be, first [D]baby, to say “I’m [G]sorry” (I’m sorry)
[Closing]
[Em]I point my finger but it [D]does me no good, I
[C]Look in the mirror and it tells me the truth, yeah
[Em]Why all these lessons always
[D]learned the hard way, [A]is it too late to change, oh
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]you, I can’t keep ignoring [C]
And I admit, half of [D]it
I’m not that [G]innocent, oh
[chorus]
It takes [G]two, two sides to every story
Not just [Em]me, you can’t keep ignoring [C]
But let me be, first [D]baby, to say “I’m [G]sorry” (I’m sorry)
[outro]
[Em] [D] [G] [D] [C]
How to play It Takes Two on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Katy Perry - It Takes Two 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.
It Takes Two uses these transitions most often: G → Em (13), D → G (12), and C → D (9). 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 - Em chord transition.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. 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.
7. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
8. A → G chord transition
To move from A to G;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
It Takes Two chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in It Takes Two.
- It Takes Two includes 60 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- It Takes Two contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how It Takes Two 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 → D: 24%
- G → Em: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%
- C → D: 11%