The Chainsmokers - Bloodstream Chords

ChordsC#m, E, A

Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

C#mI’vebeendrunkthreetimesthisEweek,C#mspentallmymoneyonaEfleetingmoment

C#mIthoughtIIIIIIcanshakethisEoff,C#mnowIIIIIIcan’tmakethisEstop

C#mYeah,thingsweresweetthreemonthsEago,C#mwhenIwaslivinghowIEwannaonmyown

AndIthoughtC#mIIIIIIdon’tneedthatEmuch,C#mIguessIIIIIIwasoutofEtouch

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated,

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mitAEC#mAEC#mAE

C#mIgaveupthreetimesthisEweek,C#mwentthroughthosefeelings,likeIEwasn’tworthnothing

IthoughtC#mIIIIIIcanshakethisEoff,no,C#mIIIIIIcan’tbethisEsoft

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated,

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mitAEC#mAEC#mAE

AI’mfuckedup,I’mfaded,I’mEsocomplicated,thoseAthingsthatIsaid,theywereEsooverrated

ButAIIIIII,yeah,IEmeantit,ohyeah,AIIIIII,reallyfuckingEmeantit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantC#mit

C#mYeah,AIEmeantitC#mYeah,AIEmeantitC#mYeah,AIEmeantit

Yeah,C#mI,I,AI,reallyfuckingEmeantit

ArtistThe Chainsmokers

AlbumMemories...Do Not Open

GenresPop, Electronic

Year2017

KeyC#m

DifficultyEasy

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

The Chainsmokers - Bloodstream on guitar requires 3 chords and 3 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.

Bloodstream uses these transitions most often: A → E (26), E → C#m (25), and C#m → A (14). 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 C#m - E chord transition.

1. C#m → E chord transition

To move from C#m to E:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

2. E → A chord transition

Switching from E to A:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 12 times.

3. C#m → A chord transition

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

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 14 times.

Bloodstream chord transition analysis

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

Bloodstream includes 89 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Bloodstream contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Bloodstream connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After E, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (25%), D (14%), and B (11%).
- E → A: 25%
- E → C#m: 6%
After C#m, the most likely next chords across Chordier are A (27%), B (21%), and F#m (11%).
- C#m → A: 27%
- C#m → E: 9%