Shawn Mendes - 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 E key to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar Dm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Gm chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
[Opening]
[Dm] [C] [Gm] [A#]
You put me on a pedestal and tell me I’m the [C]best
[Gm]Raise me up into the sky until I’m short of [A#]breath (Yeah)
[Dm]Fill me up with confidence, I say what’s in my chest
[C]Spill my words and tear me down until there’s nothing left
[Gm]Rearrange the pieces just to fit me with the [A#]rest, yeah
[chorus]
But what if I, what if I [Dm]trip? What if I, what if I [C]fall?
Then am I the [Gm]monster? Just let me [A#]know
And what if I, what if I [Dm]sin? And what if I, what if I [C]break? Yeah
Then am I the [Gm]monster? Just let me [A#]know, yeah
[verse 2]
I was fifteen when the world put me on a pedestal
I had [C]big dreams of doin’ shows and making memories
Made some [Gm]bad moves tryna act cool, upset by their jealously
[A#]Lifting me up (Lifting me up), lifting me up (Yeah)
[Dm]And tearing me down (Down), tearing me down (Down, down)
I’ll [C]take responsibility for everything I’ve done (Yeah)
[Gm]Holding it against me (Yeah) like you’re the holy [A#]one (Yeah)
[verse 3]
I had a [Dm]chip on my shoulder, had to let it go
[C]’Cause unforgiveness keeps them in control
I came [Gm]in with good intentions then I let it go
[A#]And now I really wanna know
[chorus]
But what if I, what if I [Dm]trip? (Oh)
What if I, what if I [C]fall? (I fall)
Then am I the [Gm]monster? (Am I the monster?)
Just let me [A#]know (Let me know)
And what if I, what if I [Dm]sin? (Oh)
And what if I, what if I [C]break? Yeah
Then am I the [Gm]monster? (Am I the monster?)
Just let me [A#]know. Please just let me know
[Closing]
[Dm] [C] [Gm] [A#]
[Dm]Please don’t let me [C]fall
[Gm]Oh, please don’t let me [A#]fall
[outro]
[Dm] [C] [Gm]
How to play Monster on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Shawn Mendes - Monster on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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 → Gm (13), Gm → A# (12), and Dm → C (11). 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 - C chord transition.
1. Dm → C chord transition
To move from Dm to C;
- 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.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. C → Gm chord transition
To move from C to Gm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- 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 B string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
3. Gm → A# chord transition
To move from Gm to A#;
- Keep index finger on A string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. A# → C chord transition
To move from A# to C;
- While playing A#, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
5. A# → Dm chord transition
To move from A# to Dm;
- While playing A#, lift your pinky from B string fret 3.
- 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 B string fret 3.
Monster chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Monster.
- Monster includes 48 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Monster contains 1 of the top 25 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 C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → Gm: 1%
After Gm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (9%).- Gm → A#: 6%