Katy Perry - Rise Chords

ChordsDm, Bb, F, A

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 A key to play this song with easier chords.

DmIwon’tjustsurvive,Bboh,youwillseemeFthrive

CanwritemyAstory,I’mbeyondtheDmarchetype

Iwon’tjustBbconform,nomatterhowyoushakemyFcore

‘Causemyroots,theyrunAdeep,oh

OhyeofsolittleDmfaith,don’tdoubtit,don’tdoubtit

VictoryisinmyBbveins,Iknowit,Iknowit

AndIwillnotFnegotiate,I’llfightit,I’llfightit

IwillAtransform…

DmWhen,whenthefire’satmyBbfeetagain

AndthevulturesallstartFcircling

They’reAwhispering,“you’reoutoftime.”

Butstill,IDmrise,thisisnomistake,noBbaccident

WhenyouthinkthefinalFnailisin;thinkagain

ADon’tbesurprised,Iwillstillrise

DmImuststayBbconscious,throughthemadnessFandchaos

SoIcallonmyAangels,theysay…

OhyeofsolittleDmfaith,don’tdoubtit,don’tdoubtit

VictoryisinmyBbveins,youknowit,youknowit

AndyouwillnotFnegotiate,justfightit,justfightit

AndbeAtransformed…

‘CauseDmwhen,whenthefire’satmyBbfeetagain

AndthevulturesallstartFcircling

They’reAwhispering,“you’reoutoftime.”

Butstill,IDmrise,thisisnomistake,noBbaccident

WhenyouthinkthefinalFnailisin;thinkagain

ADon’tbesurprised,IwillstillDmrise

Don’tdoubtit,don’tdoubt,ohoh,ohBboh

Youknowit,youknowit,stillFrise

Justfightit,justfightit

ADon’tbesurprised,Iwillstillrise

ArtistKaty Perry

AlbumRise Remixes

GenresPop

Year2016

KeyDm

DifficultyIntermediate

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

Katy Perry - Rise 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.

Rise uses these transitions most often: Bb → F (10), Dm → Bb (10), and F → A (10). 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 Dm - Bb chord transition.

1. Dm → Bb chord transition

To move from Dm to Bb:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

2. Bb → F chord transition

To move from Bb to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

3. F → A chord transition

Switching from F to A:

While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

4. A → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from A to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 9 times.

Rise chord transition analysis

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

Rise includes 39 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Rise contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Rise connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After Dm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
- Dm → Bb: 9%
After Bb, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
- Bb → F: 34%