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The Weeknd - Rockin Chords

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ChordsAm, Dm, F, G, C, Gm
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 E key to play this song with easier chords.

AmYeah,peoplealwaystalkabouttheonesthatgotaway
AmIjustseemtogettheonesthatalwayswanttostay
DmI’mjusttoodistractedwiththelifeI’mtrynapaint
Dm(Yeah,yeah,uh,ohyeah,yeah)
AmSay,Igotallthesewomentooattractedtothefame
AmNottoomanyniggasthatwillendupintheway
DmNothing’sgonnastopme,I’magetiteitherway
Dm(Yeah,yeah,uh,ohyeah,yeah)
FWhywouldGyouwannaDmtakeawayfromCthisAmmoment?WecanGownit
FWhywouldGyouwannaDmtakeawayfromthisFmoment?GWoo-hoo!
Youdon’thavetoAmspendyourlifewithme,youdon’thavetoAmwasteyourenergy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,wecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah
IjustwantyourAmbodynexttome,’causeitbringsmeAmsomuchecstasy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,wecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,yeah,yeah
AmYouseemetexting,baby,youseethosemissedcalls
AmI’mactingrecklessbaby,I’m’bouttoloseitall
DmThisliquorgotmecrazy,mixedwiththatAdderall
DmI’mfocusedonthebeat,ohyeah
FWhywouldGyouwannaDmtakeawayfromCthisAmmoment?WecanGownit
FWhywouldGyouwannaDmtakeawayfromthisFmoment?GWoo-hoo!
Youdon’thavetoAmspendyourlifewithme,youdon’thavetoAmwasteyourenergy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,wecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah
IjustwantyourAmbodynexttome,’causeitbringsmeAmsomuchecstasy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,wecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,yeah,yeah
Youdon’thavetoAmspendyourlifewithme,youdon’thavetoAmwasteyourenergy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah,wecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah(Wecanjustberockin)
IjustwantyourAmbodynexttome,’causeitbringsmeAmsomuchecstasy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah(Wecanjustberockin,baby)(Yeah,yeah)
Am(YeahGyeah)
Am(WhywouldGyou DmwannatakeawayfromthisAmmoment?)Gm
Dm(Wecanownit)
Am(WhywouldGyou DmwannatakeawayfromthisAmmoment?)Gm
Dm(Woo-hoo!)Let’sgo!Hey!
Youdon’thavetoAmspendyourlifewithme(Youdon’thavetospendyourlifewithme)
Youdon’thavetoAmwasteyourenergy(Youdon’thavetowaste)
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah(Oh,baby)
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah(Allyougotto;needtoknowooh)
IjustwantyourAmbodynexttome(Hey!),’causeitbringsmeAmsomuchecstasy
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah
WecanjustbeDmrockin,yeah(Wecanjustberockinbaby)(Yeah,yeah,yeah)
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ArtistThe Weeknd
AlbumStarboy
GenresR&B, Soul
Year2016
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

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

The Weeknd - Rockin on guitar requires 6 chords and 9 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.

Rockin uses these transitions most often: Dm → Am (14), Am → Dm (11), and G → Dm (8). 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 Am - Dm chord transition.

1. Am → Dm chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from Am to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

Am to Dm

2. Dm → F chord transition

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

To move from Dm to F:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

Dm to F

3. F → G chord transition

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

To move from F to G:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

F to G

4. G → Dm chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

Switching from G to Dm:

  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 B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 8 times.

G to Dm

5. Dm → C chord transition

To move from Dm to C:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

6. C → Am chord transition

To move from C to Am:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 2 times.

7. Am → G chord transition

Switching from Am to G:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

8. Am → Gm chord transition

To move from Am to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

9. Gm → Dm chord transition

To move from Gm to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

Rockin chord transition analysis

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

  • Rockin includes 61 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Rockin contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Rockin 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 → C: 18%
    • Dm → Am: 14%
    After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
    • Am → G: 21%
    • Am → Dm: 7%
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