The Weeknd - Starboy Chords

ChordsAm, G, F

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.

AmI’mtrynaputyouintheworstmood,Gah,P1cleanerthanyourchurchshoes,Fah

Millipointtwojusttohurtyou,Gah,allredLamb’justtoteaseyou,Amah

Noneofthesetoysonleasetoo,Gah,madeyourwholeyearinaweektoo,Fyah

Mainbitchoutyourleaguetoo,Gah,sidebitchoutofyourleaguetoo,Amah

Housesoempty,needaGcenterpiece,20racksatablecutfromFebony

CutthativoryintoskinnyGpieces,thenshecleanitwithherfacemanIlovemyAmbaby

Youtalkingmoney,needahearingGaid,youtalkingboutme,Idon’tseetheFshade

Switchupmystyle,ItakeanyGlane,Iswitchupmycup,IkillanyAmpain

GLookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboyG

Lookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboy

Everydayaniggatrytotestme,Gah,everydayaniggatrytoendme,Fah

PulloffinthatRoadsterSV,Gah,pocketsoverweight,gettinghefty,Amah

Comingfortheking,that’safarcry,Gah,Icomealiveinthefalltime,FI

Nocompetition,Idon’treallyGlisten,I’mintheblueMulsannebumpingNewEdition

Housesoempty,needaGcenterpiece,20racksatablecutfromFebony

CutthativoryintoskinnyGpieces,thenshecleanitwithherfacemanIlovemyAmbaby

Youtalkingmoney,needahearingGaid,youtalkingboutme,Idon’tseetheFshade

Switchupmystyle,ItakeanyGlane,Iswitchupmycup,IkillanyAmpain

GLookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboyG

Lookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboy

LetaniggabragGPitt,legendofthefalltooktheyearlikeabandit

FBoughtmamaacribandabrandnewwagon,Gnowshehitthegroceryshoplookinglavish

AmStarTrekroofinthatWraithofKhan,Ggirlsgetloosewhentheyhearthissong

F100onthedashgetmeclosetoGod,wedon’tGprayforlove,wejustprayforcars

Housesoempty,needaGcenterpiece,20racksatablecutfromFebony

CutthativoryintoskinnyGpieces,thenshecleanitwithherfacemanIlovemyAmbaby

Youtalkingmoney,needahearingGaid,youtalkingboutme,Idon’tseetheFshade

Switchupmystyle,ItakeanyGlane,Iswitchupmycup,IkillanyAmpain

GLookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboyG

Lookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingAmstarboy

Lookwhatyou’veFdone,GI’mamotherfuckingstarboy

ArtistThe Weeknd

AlbumStarboy

GenresPop, R&B, Soul

Year2016

KeyAm

DifficultyIntermediate

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

The Weeknd - Starboy on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 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.

Starboy uses these transitions most often: F → G (20), G → F (20), and Am → G (18). 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 - G chord transition.

1. Am → G chord transition

Switching from Am to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

2. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F:

Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
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 A string fret 3.
Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 20 times.

Starboy chord transition analysis

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

Starboy includes 75 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Starboy contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Starboy 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 → Am: 13%
- G → F: 9%
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → G: 21%