The Cranberries - Linger Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
If [D]you, if you could return, don’t let [A]it burn, don’t let it fade
I’m sure I’m not [C]being rude
But it’s just your attitude, it’s tearing me [G]apart
[verse 2]
It’s ruining everything, and I [D]swore, I swore I would be true
And honey so [A]did you, so why were you holding [C]her hand
Is that the way we stand, were you lying all the [G]time
Was it just a game to you
[verse 3]
But I’m [D]in so deep, you know I’m such [A]a fool for you
You got me wrapped around [C]your finger, do you have to let it [G]linger
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it [D]linger
[verse 4]
Oh, [A]I thought the world of you, I [C]thought nothing could go wrong
But I was [G]wrong, I was wrong
If [D]you, if you could get by, trying not [A]to lie
Things wouldn’t be [C]so confused
[verse 5]
And I wouldn’t feel so used, but you always really [G]knew
I just wanna be with you
And I’m in so [D]deep, you know I’m such [A]a fool for you
You got me wrapped around [C]your finger, do you have to let it [G]linger
[verse 6]
Do you have to. do you have to do you have to let it [D]linger
You know I’m such [A]a fool for you, you got me wrapped around [C]your finger
Do you have to let it [G]linger
[Closing]
Do you have to, do you have to, do you have to let it [D]linger
How to play Linger on Guitar (Step-by-step)
The Cranberries - Linger 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.
Linger uses these transitions most often: A → C (7), C → G (7), and D → A (7). 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 D - A chord transition.
1. 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.
2. A → C chord transition
To move from A to C;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 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.
Linger chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Linger.
- Linger includes 28 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Linger contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Linger connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
- D → A: 17%
After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).- A → C: 3%