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Lenka - The Show Chords

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ChordsC, G, Am, 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 G,D,A keys to play this song with easier chords.

CI’mjustalittlebitcaughtinthemiddle
GLifeisamazeandloveisariddle
AmIdon’tknowwheretogo,can’tdoit Falone
I’vetried,andIdon’tknowCwhy.
SlowitGdown,makeitAmstop
OrelsemyFheartisgoingtoCpop
‘Causeit’stooGmuch,yeahit’saAmlot
ToFbesomethingI’mCnot
I’maGfooloutofAmlove
‘CauseIFjustcan’tget Genough.
CI’mjustalittlebitcaughtinthemiddle
GLifeisamazeandloveisariddle
AmIdon’tknowwheretogo,can’tdoit Falone
I’vetried,andIdon’tknowCwhy.
CI’mjustalittlegirllostinthemoment
GI’msoscaredbutIdon’tshowit
AmIcan’tfigureitout,it’sbringingmeFdown
IknowI’vegottoletitGgo.
AndjustenjoytheCshow
CThesunisGhotintheAmsky
JustlikeaFgiantspotlight
CThepeopleGfollowtheAmsigns
AndFsynchroniseinCtime
It’saGjoke,nobodyAmknows
They’vegotaFtickettotheGshow..
CI’mjustalittlebitcaughtinthemiddle
GLifeisamazeandloveisariddle
AmIdon’tknowwheretogo,can’tdoit Falone
I’vetried,andIdon’tknowCwhy.
CI’mjustalittlegirllostinthemoment
GI’msoscaredbutIdon’tshowit
AmIcan’tfigureitout,it’sbringingmeFdown
IknowI’vegottoletitGgo.
AndjustenjoytheFshow
COhandjustenjoytheFshowGoh
CI’mjustalittlebitcaughtinthemiddle
GLifeisamazeandloveisariddle
AmIdon’tknowwheretogo,can’tdoit Falone
I’vetried,andIdon’tknowCwhy.
CI’mjustalittlegirllostinthemoment
GI’msoscaredbutIdon’tshowit
AmIcan’tfigureitout,it’sbringingmeFdown
IknowI’vegottoletitGgo.
AndjustenjoytheCshow
CDadumdeeGdumdadumdeeAmdumFjustenjoytheCshow
DadumdeeGdumdadumdeeAmdumFjustenjoytheCshow
CIwantmymoneyback,GIwantmymoneyback
AmIwantmymoneyback,FjustenjoytheCshow
CIwantmymoneyback,GIwantmymoneyback
AmIwantmymoneyback,FjustenjoytheCshow
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14,015 TRANSITIONS ANALYZED#1 at 23%: Which Transition?Master guitar today with the most repeated high-impact chord transitions.
ArtistLenka
AlbumLenka
GenresPop, Soft Rock
Year2008
KeyC
DifficultyIntermediate

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

Lenka - The Show 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 Show uses these transitions most often: Am → F (17), C → G (17), and G → Am (17). 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 - G chord transition.

1. 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

Here's how 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 17 times.

C to G

2. 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

Here's how to move 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 17 times.

G to Am

3. 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

Switching 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 17 times.

Am to F

4. 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

Switching 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 13 times.

F to C

5. F → G chord transition

Here's how to move from F to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

The Show chord transition analysis

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

  • The Show includes 77 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • The Show contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how The Show connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
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