Shawn Mendes - Ruin Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
[Opening]
[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
[chorus]
[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?
[verse 2]
[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
[chorus]
[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?
[verse 3]
[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?
[chorus]
[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?
[Closing]
[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
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;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → Bm chord transition
To move from A to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
4. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
Ruin chord transition analysis
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%