Mumford & Sons - Monster Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D key to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [G] [Am] [G] [Am] [C] [G] [C]
So we were [C]up, throwing dice [G]in the dark, I saw you [Am]late, last [G]night, come to [Am]harm
I saw you [C]dance in the [G]devil’s [C]arms, the night kept [C]coming, really nothing I [G]could do
Eyes with a [Am]fire, [G]unquenched, by [Am]peace, curse the [C]beauty, [G]curse the [C]queen
[chorus]
[G]So we [Am]come, to a [Em]place of [F]no [C]return
[G]Yours is the [Am]face, that [Em]makes my [F]body [C]burn
[G]And here is the [Am]name [Em]that our [F]sons will [C]learn
[C]Curse the [G]beauty, curse the [Am]queen, [C]curse the [G]beauty, leave [C]me
[Closing]
[G] [C] [G] [Am] [G] [C] [G] [Am] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [Am] [G] [C]
So when you’re [C]weak, when you are [G]on your knees
I’ll do my [Am]best, with the [G]time, that’s [Am]left
Sworn with your [C]spirit, [G]you’re fully [C]fleshed
So fuck your [C]dreams, and don’t you pick at [G]our seams
I’ll turn into a [Am]monster for you, If [G]you pay me [Am]enough
None of this [C]counts a few [G]dreams, plowed [C]up
[chorus]
[G]So we [Am]come, to a [Em]place of [F]no [C]return
[G]Yours is the [Am]face, that [Em]makes my [F]body [C]burn
[G]And here is the [Am]name [Em]that our [F]sons will [C]learn
[C]Curse the [G]beauty, curse the [Am]queen, [C]curse the [G]beauty, leave [C]me
[outro]
[G] [C] [G] [Am] [G] [C] [G] [Am] [F] [C] [G] [Am] [Am] [G] [C]
How to play Monster on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Mumford & Sons - Monster 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.
Monster uses these transitions most often: C → G (28), G → Am (24), and G → C (13). 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 C - G chord transition.
1. 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.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → C chord transition
To move from Am to C;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. Am → Em chord transition
To move from Am to Em;
- While playing Am, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → F chord transition
To move from Em to F;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
6. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
7. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
Monster chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Monster.
- Monster includes 103 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Monster contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Monster 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 → C: 25%
- G → Am: 13%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%