Sabrina Carpenter - The Middle Of Starting Over Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
[Opening]
[D]Cast out to [A]sea, drifting with the tide [Bm]
And no way of [G]finding me, [D]now, that I’m [A]free
Nothing but blue [Bm]skies, paradise in front [G]of me
[A]Awake [D]from this [G]dream, [A]I [D]hold my breath [G]and just believe
[chorus]
[D]Tired of all the troubles, they’ve been wasting of my time
[A]I don’t wanna fight gonna leave it behind, [Bm]taking on faith now I’m ready to fly
I’m in the [G]middle of starting over, [D]back to the beginning, gonna hit rewind
[A]Chance to do it over, to get it right this time, [Bm]life gives you pennies
Turn into dimes, I’m in the [G]middle of starting over, I’m in the [G]middle of starting over
[verse 2]
[D] [A] [Bm] [G]Oh
[D]Alone in a [A]room, tearing down the [Bm]walls, painting over [G]scars and bruises
[D]Now, this is [A]home, fill it up with [Bm]love, and make the best of [G]something new, yeah
[A]As hard [D]as it [G]seems, [A]I [D]hold my breath [G]and just believe
[chorus]
[D]Tired of all the troubles, they’ve been wasting of my time
[A]I don’t wanna fight gonna leave it behind, [Bm]taking on faith now I’m ready to fly
I’m in the [G]middle of starting over, [D]back to the beginning, gonna hit rewind
[A]Chance to do it over, to get it right this time
[Bm]Life gives you pennies, turn into dimes, I’m in the [G]middle of starting over
[Closing]
[D]The colors in the stars, [A]seem a little brighter, [Bm]tomorrow isn’t far away [G]
[D]Through the hardest part, [A]I’m working towards a happy [Bm]ending [G]
[chorus]
[D]Tired of all the troubles, they’ve been wasting of my time
[A]I don’t wanna fight gonna leave it behind, [Bm]taking on faith now I’m ready to fly
I’m in the [G]middle of starting over, [D]back to the beginning, gonna hit rewind
[A]Chance to do it over, to get it right this time
[Bm]Life gives you pennies, turn into dimes, I’m in the [G]middle of starting over
How to play The Middle Of Starting Over on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Sabrina Carpenter - The Middle Of Starting Over 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 Middle Of Starting Over uses these transitions most often: A → Bm (13), Bm → G (13), and D → A (13). 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 D - A chord transition.
1. D → A chord transition
To move from D to A;
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 3 to fret 2.
2. A → Bm chord transition
To move from A to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
3. Bm → G chord transition
To move from Bm to G;
- While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
4. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- 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 B string fret 2.
The Middle Of Starting Over chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Middle Of Starting Over.
- The Middle Of Starting Over includes 63 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Middle Of Starting Over contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Middle Of Starting Over 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 → D: 24%
- G → A: 6%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → A: 17%