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Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto Chords

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ChordsG, C, Am, D, Em, A
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

GGC
DayoffinGKyoto,gotboredatthetemple
LookedaroundattheC7-Eleven,thebandtookGthespeedtrain
Wenttothearcade,IwantedtoCgo,butIdidn’t
YoucalledmefromaGpayphone
Theystillgotpayphones,itcostsaCdollaraminute
Totellmeyou’regettingGsober
Andyouwrotemealetter,butICdon’thavetoreadit
AmI’mCgonnaGkillyou,ifDyoudon’tbeatmetoit
AmDreamingCthroughEmTokyoDskies,IAmwantedtoCseetheGworld
ThenIDflewovertheocean,andAmICchangedGmyEmmindC
GGC
Sunset’sbeenafreakGshow,onaweekend,so
I’vebeendrivingouttoCthesuburbs,toparkattheGGoodwill
Andstareatthechemtrails,withmylittleCbrother
HesaidyoucalledonhisGbirthday
Youwereoffbyliketendays,butyougetafewpointsforCtryin’
RemembergettingthetruckGfixed
Whenyouletusdriveit,25Cfeltlikeflying
AmICdon’tGforgiveyou,Autpleasedon’tholdmetoit
AmBornCunderEmScorpioDskies,AmIwantedtoCseetheGworld
ThroughDyoureyesuntilithappened,thenIAmchangedCmyGmindEmC
GGuessEmIClied,GI’mEmaCliar
GWhoEmlies,C’causeGI’mEmaCliar
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ArtistPhoebe Bridgers
AlbumPunisher
GenresAlternative, Indie, Pop
Year2020
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Kyoto on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Phoebe Bridgers - Kyoto on guitar requires 6 chords and 9 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.

Kyoto uses these transitions most often: C → G (19), G → C (10), and Am → C (8). 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 - C chord transition.

1. G → C chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from G to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

G to C

2. C → Am chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from C to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

C to Am

3. G → D chord transition

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

To move from G to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

G to D

4. D → Am chord transition

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

Here's how to move from D to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

D to Am

5. C → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from C to Em:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

6. Em → D chord transition

To move from Em to D:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

7. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

8. G → A chord transition

To move from G to A:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

9. A → Am chord transition

Here's how to move from A to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

Kyoto chord transition analysis

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

  • Kyoto includes 65 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Kyoto contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Kyoto 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 → Am: 10%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → D: 24%
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