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Shawn Mendes - Ruin Chords

ChordsD, G, A, Bm
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

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

  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • 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 Bm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-3-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar Bm chord diagram


[D] [G] [D] [G]
[D]Do ya, do you think about me? [G]
And [D]do ya, do you feel the same [G]way babe?
[D]Do ya, do you remember how it felt? [G]
‘Cause [D]I do, so listen to me [G]baby


[A]And I’m not tryna [G]ruin your happiness
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one for ya?
[A]And I’m not tryna [G]ruin your happiness baby
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one?


[D]Do ya, do you think about me at all? [G]
And [D]do you, do you feel the same [G]way? Oh, tell me babe
And [D]do ya, do you remember how it felt? [G]
‘Cause [D]I do, so listen to me [G]now


[A]And I’m not tryna [G]ruin your happiness
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one for ya?
[A]And I’m not tryna [G]ruin your happiness baby
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one?


[D]Do I ever cross your mind? [G]Do I ever cross your mind?
[D]Do I ever cross your mind? [G]Do I ever cross your mind?


[A]And I’m not tryna [G]ruin your happiness
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one for ya?
[A]And I don’t wanna, I don’t wanna [G]ruin your happiness baby
But [A]darling don’t you [Bm]know that I’m the only [G]one, yeah?


[D]Do I ever said, do I ever said, do I
[G]Do I ever said, do I ever said ooh
[D]Do I ever do I ever cross your mind?
[G]I’m not tryna ruin your happiness at all

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AlbumIlluminate
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyD

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

Shawn Mendes - Ruin 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.

Ruin uses these transitions most often: D → G (14), G → D (13), and G → A (12). 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 D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

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

2. 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

3. A → Bm chord transition

To move from A to Bm;

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

4. Bm → G chord transition

To move from Bm to G;

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

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

  • Ruin includes 57 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Ruin contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Ruin 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 → D: 24%
    • G → A: 6%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%