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Oasis - Lyla Chords

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ChordsG, A, D, F, E
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

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

GAAGGAAGGAAGGAAG
DCallingallthestarstoGfall,andFcatchthesliverGsun-lightinyourAhands.G
DComfortmeandsetmeGfree,FliftmeupandGtakemewhereIAstandG
DShebelievesinGeverything,andFeveryoneandyouGandyoursandAmineG
FIwaitedforathousandyears,GforyoutocomeandblowmeoutmyAmind
DADADAG
AHey,DLyla,AaGstar’sabouttoDfall,sowhatd’youAsay,DLyla?
TheGworldaroundusDmakesmefeelsoAsmall,DLyla
IfGyoucanhearmeDcall,thenIcan’tAsayDLyla
GHeavenhelpyouDcatchmeifIEfall
AAG
DShe’sthequeenofallI’veGseen,andFeverysongandGcityfarandAnearG
FHeavenhelpmemademoiselle,sheGringsthebellforalltheworldtoAhear
DADADAG
AHey,DLyla,AaGstar’sabouttoDfall,sowhatd’youAsay,DLyla?
TheGworldaroundusDmakesmefeelsoAsmall,DLyla
IfGyoucanhearmeDcall,thenIcan’tAsayDLyla
GHeavenhelpyouDcatchmeifIEfall
EEGEGEEGEEEEE
AHey,DLyla,AaGstar’sabouttoDfall,sowhatd’youAsay,DLyla?
TheGworldaroundusDmakesmefeelsoAsmall,DLyla
IfGyoucanhearmeDcall,thenIcan’tAsayDLyla
GHeavenhelpyouDcatchmeifIEfall
AHey,DLylaAGD
AHey,DLylaAGD
AHey,DLylaAGD
AHey,DLylaAGD
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ArtistOasis
AlbumDon't Believe the Truth
GenresAlternative, Indie, Rock, Britpop
Year2005
KeyG
DifficultyEasy

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

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

Here's how 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, played 12 times.

G to A

2. 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

Here's how 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 20 times.

G to D

3. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

G to F

4. A → D chord transition

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

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 22 times.

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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

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.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

Lyla chord transition analysis

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%
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