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Sia - The Greatest Chords

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ChordsAm, F, C, 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 E,F# keys to play this song with easier chords.

AmUhoh,Frunningoutofbreath,butI COh,I,IGgotstamina
AmUhoh,Frunningnow,IclosemyeyesCWell,oh,IGgotstamina
AmAnduhoh,IFseeanothermountaintoclimbCButI,GIgotstamina
AmAnduhoh,IFneedanotherlovetobemineCCauseI,IGgotstamina
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgiveup,Amnonono.
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgiveup,Fnonono
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatest,I’mCaliveG
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatesthereCtonight,theGgreatest
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCaliveG
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCaliveG
AmWell,uhoh,Frunningoutofbreath,butICOh,I,GIgotstamina
AmUhoh,Frunningnow,IclosemyeyesCBut,oh,IGgotstamina
AmAndohyeah,FrunningtothewavesbelowCButI,GIgotstamina
AmAndohyeah,I’mFrunningandI’mjustenoughCAnduhoh,IGgotstamina
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgiveup,Amnonono.
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgive Fup,nonono
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatest,I’mCaliveG
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatesthereCtonight,theGgreatest
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCalive.G
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCaliveG
AmOhoh,FIgotstaminaCOhoh,IGgotstamina
AmOhoh,FIgotstaminaCOhoh,IGgotstamina
AmHey,IamtheFtruth,hey,IamtheCwisdomofthefallen;I’mtheGyouth
Hey,IamtheAmgreatest;hey,thisistheproofF
Hey,IworkChard,prayhard,payGdues,hey
IAmtransformwithpressure;I’mFhandsonwitheffort
IfellCtwicebefore;myGbouncebackwasspecial
LetdownsAmwillgetyou,andtheFcriticswilltestyou
ButtheCstrongwill Gsurviveanotherscarmayblessyou,ah
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgiveup,Amnonono.
FDon’tgiveup;ICwon’tgiveupGDon’tgiveup,Fnonono
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatest,I’mCalive.G
I’mAmfreetobetheFgreatesthereCtonight,theGgreatest
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCaliveG
TheAmgreatest,theFgreatestCaliveG
FThegreatest,theCgreatestGaliveAmFCGAm
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ArtistSia
AlbumThis Is Acting
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play The Greatest on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Sia - The Greatest 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.

The Greatest uses these transitions most often: C → G (34), F → C (34), and Am → F (30). 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 - F chord transition.

1. Am → F chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from Am to F:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 30 times.

Am to F

2. F → C chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 34 times.

F to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 34 times.

C to G

4. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from G to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 27 times.

G to Am

5. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 7 times.

The Greatest chord transition analysis

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

  • The Greatest includes 135 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.04% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • The Greatest contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how The Greatest connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
    • F → Am: 11%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
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