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Oasis - Lyla Chords

ChordsG, A, D, F, E
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

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

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram


[G] [A] [A] [G] [G] [A] [A] [G] [G] [A] [A] [G] [G] [A] [A] [G]
[D]Calling all the stars to [G]fall, and [F]catch the sliver [G]sun-light in your [A]hands. [G]
[D]Comfort me and set me [G]free, [F]lift me up and [G]take me where I [A]stand [G]


[D]She believes in [G]everything, and [F]everyone and you [G]and yours and [A]mine [G]
[F]I waited for a thousand years, [G]for you to come and blow me out my [A]mind


[D] [A] [D] [A] [D] [A] [G]
[A]Hey, [D][A]Lyla, a [G]star’s about to [D]fall, so what d’you [A]say, [D] [A]Lyla?
The [G]world around us [D]makes me feel so [A]small, [D] [A]Lyla
If [G]you can hear me [D]call, then I can’t [A]say [D] [A]Lyla
[G]Heaven help you [D]catch me if I [E]fall


[A] [A] [G]
[D]She’s the queen of all I’ve [G]seen, and [F]every song and [G]city far and [A]near [G]
[F]Heaven help me mademoiselle, she [G]rings the bell for all the world to [A]hear


[D] [A] [D] [A] [D] [A] [G]
[A]Hey, [D][A]Lyla, a [G]star’s about to [D]fall, so what d’you [A]say, [D] [A]Lyla?
The [G]world around us [D]makes me feel so [A]small, [D] [A]Lyla
If [G]you can hear me [D]call, then I can’t [A]say [D] [A]Lyla
[G]Heaven help you [D]catch me if I [E]fall


[E] [E] [G] [E] [G] [E] [E] [G] [E] [E] [E] [E] [E]
[A]Hey, [D][A]Lyla, a [G]star’s about to [D]fall, so what d’you [A]say, [D] [A]Lyla?
The [G]world around us [D]makes me feel so [A]small, [D] [A]Lyla
If [G]you can hear me [D]call, then I can’t [A]say [D] [A]Lyla
[G]Heaven help you [D]catch me if I [E]fall


[A]Hey, [D] [A]Lyla [G] [D]
[A]Hey, [D] [A]Lyla [G] [D]
[A]Hey, [D] [A]Lyla [G] [D]
[A]Hey, [D] [A]Lyla [G] [D]

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ArtistOasis
AlbumDon't Believe the Truth
Year2005
KeyG

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

Oasis - Lyla on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 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.

Lyla uses these transitions most often: D → A (34), A → G (27), and A → D (22). 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 - A chord transition.

1. 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.
G to A

2. G → D chord transition

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.
G to D

3. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F;

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

4. A → D chord transition

To move from A to D;

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

5. D → E chord transition

To move from D to E;

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

6. E → A chord transition

To move from E to A;

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

7. E → G chord transition

To move from E to G;

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

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

  • Lyla includes 143 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Lyla contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Lyla connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → G: 13%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → F: 9%