Radiohead - Lift Chords

ChordsB, A, G#m, E

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 E key to play this song with easier chords.

BThisistheplace,sitdown,you’reAsafenow.G#mE

You’vebeenBstuckinalift.

We’vebeentryingtoAreachyou,G#mthom.

BThisistheplace.

Itwon’thurtAeverG#magain

BThesmellofairconditioning,thefisharebellyup

Emptyallyourpockets.

‘Causeit’sAtimetocomeG#mhome.

BThisistheplace.

ARememberme?I’mthatfaceyoualwaysG#msee

You’vebeenBstuckinalift.

InthebellyofaAwhaleatthebottomoftheG#mocean.

BThesmellofairconditioning,thefisharebellyup

Emptyallyourpockets.

Causeit’sAtimetocomeG#mhome.

BThesmellofairconditioning

Thefisharebellyup,AletitG#mgo

BTodayisthefirstday

oftherestofyourAdays.G#mE

Solightenup,Bsquirt.

ArtistRadiohead

AlbumOK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017

GenresAlternative, Indie, Rock

Year2017

KeyB

DifficultyAdvanced

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

Radiohead - Lift 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.

Lift uses these transitions most often: A → G#m (9), B → A (9), and E → B (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 B - A chord transition.

1. B → A chord transition

To move from B to A:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

2. A → G#m chord transition

Here's how to move from A to G#m:

While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 4.
Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 6.
Place pinky on D string fret 6.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

3. G#m → E chord transition

To move from G#m to E:

While playing G#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 6.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on G string fret 1.
Slide your ring finger from A string fret 6 to D string fret 2.
Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

4. E → B chord transition

Switching from E to B:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Lift chord transition analysis

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

Lift includes 36 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Lift connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
- B → A: 16%
After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → G#m: 0%