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Katy Perry - Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) Chords

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ChordsG, Em, Bm, A
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.

There’saGstrangerinmybed,there’saEmpoundinginmyhead
GlitterBmallovertheroom,pinkAflamingosinthepool
IsmellGlikeaminibar,DJ’sEmpassedoutintheyard
Barbie’sBmonthebarbeque,thisaAhickieorabruise
PicturesGoflastnight,endedEmuponline.
I’mBmscrewed,ohAwell,it’saGblackedoutblur.
ButI’mEmprettysureitBmruled,Adamn.
LastFridayGnight,yeah,wedancedon Emtabletops
AndwetooktoomanyBmshots,thinkwekissedbutI Aforgot
LastFridayGnight,yeah,wemaxedourcreditEmcards
AndgotkickedoutoftheBmbar,sowehitthe Aboulevard
LastFridayGnight,wewentstreakingintheEmpark
SkinnydippingintheBmdark,thenhadaménageàAtrois
LastFridayGnight,yeahIthinkwebroketheEmlaw
Alwayssaywe’regonnaBmstop, Aop-oh-oh
ThisFridayGnight,doitEmall Bmagain
ThisFridayGnight,doitEmall Bmagain
TryingGtoconnectthedots,don’tknowEmwhattotellmyboss
ThinktheBmcitytowedmycar, Achandelierisonthefloor
RippedmyGfavoritepartydress,warrant’sEmoutformyarrest
ThinkIBmneedagingerale,thatwasAsuchanepicfail
PicturesGoflastnight,endedEmuponline.
I’mBmscrewed,ohAwell,it’saGblackedoutblur.
ButI’mEmprettysureitBmruled,Adamn.
LastFridayGnight,yeah,wedancedontableEmtops
AndwetooktoomanyBmshots,thinkwekissedbutI Aforgot
LastFridayGnight,yeah,wemaxedourcreditEmcards
AndgotkickedoutoftheBmbar,sowehitthe Aboulevard
LastFridayGnight,wewentstreakingintheEmpark
SkinnydippingintheBmdark,thenhadaménageàAtrois
LastFridayGnight,yeahIthinkwebroketheEmlaw
Alwayssaywe’regonnaBmstop,ohwhoaAoh
ThisFridayGnight,do Emitall Bmagain
(Doitallagain),thisFridayGnight
Do Emitall Bmagain(Doitallagain)
ThisFridayGnight
Last GFridaynight,yeah,wedancedontableEmtops
AndwetooktoomanyBmshots,thinkwekissedbutI Aforgot
LastFridayGnight,yeah,wemaxedourcreditEmcards
AndgotkickedoutoftheBmbar,sowehitthe Aboulevard
LastFridayGnight,wewentstreakingintheEmpark
SkinnydippingintheBmdark,thenhadaménageàAtrois
LastFridayGnight,yeahIthinkwebroketheEmlaw
Alwayssaywe’regonnaBmstop, Aoh-whoa-oh
ThisFridayGnight,do Emitall Bmagain
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ArtistKaty Perry
AlbumTeenage Dream
GenresPop
Year2011
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Last Friday Night on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Katy Perry - Last Friday Night on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.

Last Friday Night uses these transitions most often: Bm → A (25), Em → Bm (25), and G → Em (25). 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

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

Here's how 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 25 times.

G to Em

2. Em → Bm chord transition

Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram

Switching from Em to Bm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 25 times.

Em to Bm

3. Bm → A chord transition

Guitar Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to A:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 25 times.

Bm to A

4. A → G chord transition

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

Here's how to move from A to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

A to G

Last Friday Night chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Last Friday Night.

  • Last Friday Night includes 99 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Last Friday Night contains 3 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Last Friday Night 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 → Em: 9%
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → Bm: 5%
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