The Killers - 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 D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]I did my best to [Bm]notice, when the [C]call came down the [G]line
Up to the [D]platform of [Em]surrender, I was [C]brought, but I was [D]kind
And [G]sometimes I get [Bm]nervous, when I [C]see an open [Em]door
Close your [C]eyes, clear your [C]heart [D] [D]
[chorus]
Cut the [G]cord, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold.
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]
[verse 2]
[G] [Bm] [C] [G] [D] [Em] [C] [D]
Pay my [G]respects to grace and [Bm]virtue, send my [C]condolences to [G]good
Give my [D]regards to soul and [Em]romance, they always [C]did the best they [D]could
And [G]so long to [Bm]devotion, you taught me [C]everything I [Em]know
Wave good [C]bye, wish me [C]well [D]
[chorus]
You got to let me [G]go, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]
[Closing]
Will your [C]system be al [D]right, when you [B]dream of home to[Em]night?
There [C]is no message [C]we’re receiving, [D]let me know, is your [D]heart still beating?
[chorus]
[G]Are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer? [D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees, looking for the [Em]answer
[chorus]
You got to let me [G]know, are we [Bm]human, [C]or are we [G]dancer?
[D]My sign is [Em]vital, [C]my hands are [D]cold
And I’m [G]on my [Bm]knees looking for the [Em]answer [Em]
Are we [Am]human, [C] [C]or are we [G]dancer? [G]↓
How to play Human on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Killers - Human on guitar requires 7 chords and 13 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: G → Bm (13), C → D (11), and C → G (10). 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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- 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 G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
10. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
11. D → B chord transition
To move from D to B;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 4.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 4.
- Place pinky on B string fret 4.
12. B → Em chord transition
To move from B to Em;
- While playing B, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to D string fret 2.
13. Em → G chord transition
To move from Em to G;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on A string fret 2.
Human chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Human.
- Human includes 93 chord transitions, 13 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% 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 → 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%