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Arctic Monkeys - Suck It And See Chords

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ChordsE, C#m, F#m, B, A, G#
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 G key to play this song with easier chords.

EYourloveislikeastuddedleatherC#mheadlock.
YourF#mkissitcouldputcreasesintheBrain.
EYou’rerarerthanacanofdandelionandC#mburdock.
AndthoseF#mothergirlsarejustBpostmixElemonade.
ESuckitandsee,youneverAknow.B
ESitnexttome,beforeAIgo.B
F#mJigsawwomenwithBhorrormovieC#mshoes.
F#mBecrueltome,’causeAI’mBafoolEforyou.
EIpouredmyachingheartintoaC#mpopsong.
F#mIcouldn’tgetthehangofBpoetry.
EThat’snotaskirtgirl,that’sasawnoffC#mshotgun.
AndIcanF#monlyhope,you’veBgotitaimedatEme.
ESuckitandsee,youneverAknow.B
ESitnexttome,beforeAIgo.B
F#mJigsawwomenwithBhorrormovieC#mshoes.
F#mBecrueltome,’causeAI’mBafoolEforyou.
C#mBC#mB
ABlueF#mmoongirlsfromonceuponaC#mShangri-La.
G#HowIoftenC#mwonderwhereyouBare.
AYouF#mhavegotthatfacethatjustsays
A”BabyIwasmadetobreakyourBheart.”A
ESuckitandsee,youneverAknow.B
ESitnexttome,beforeAIgo.B
F#mJigsawwomenwithBhorrormovieC#mshoes.
F#mBecrueltome,’causeAI’mBafoolEforyou.
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ArtistArctic Monkeys
AlbumSuck It And See
GenresAlternative, Indie, Rock
Year2011
KeyE
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Suck It And See on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Arctic Monkeys - Suck It And See 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.

Suck It And See uses these transitions most often: A → B (10), B → E (10), and C#m → F#m (7). 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 E - C#m chord transition.

1. E → C#m chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram

Here's how to move from E to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 5 times.

E to C#m

2. C#m → F#m chord transition

Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram

Switching from C#m to F#m:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

C#m to F#m

3. F#m → B chord transition

Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

Here's how to move from F#m to B:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

F#m to B

4. B → E chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

Here's how to move from B to E:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

B to E

5. E → A chord transition

Switching from E to A:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 6 times.

6. A → B chord transition

Switching from A to B:

  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 D string fret 4.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 10 times.

7. B → C#m chord transition

Here's how to move from B to C#m:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

8. F#m → A chord transition

Switching from F#m to A:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

9. C#m → G# chord transition

Here's how to move from C#m to G#:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

Suck It And See chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Suck It And See.

  • Suck It And See includes 68 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Suck It And See contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Suck It And See connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
    • B → E: 21%
    • B → A: 16%
    After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
    • E → A: 25%
    • E → C#m: 6%
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