The Weeknd - Valerie Chords

ChordsDm, Am, Gm, A

Strumming↓-↓-↓-↓↑

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

DmAmGmADmAmGmA

DmTherecomesatimeinaman’sAmlife

WhereGmhemusttakeresponsibility,Aforthechoiceshehasmade

DmTherearecertainthingsAmthathemustdo,GmthingsthatheAmustsay

DmLikeILoveAmyou,GmandIneedAyou

IDmonlywantAmyou,andGmnobody’sgoin’toknowifAit’strue

DmIneverthoughtI’dfeelthiskindAmofGmhesitation(tonight)

MyhandonanotherAgirl,DmIwishIAmdidn’thavetolieGm(ooh)

IwishIcouldletAyouknow

Dm’CauseIloveAmyou,GmandIneedAyou

IDmonlywantAmyou,andGmnobody’sgoingtoknowifAit’strue

DmValerie,AmIknowyoucanseeGmthroughme(IknowyoucanseethroughmyAlies)

DmValerie,youAmjustchoosetoneverGmknow(Noyoujustdon’tknow,whatAIdo,whatIdo)

DmValerie,Amwhypretendtotrustinme?Gm(Idon’tknowwhyyoutrytotrustinme,baby

AbutIthinkImightknow)

DmValerie,Amyou’dratherGmthisthanbealoneA(ooh)

Dm’CauseIloveAmyou,GmandIneedyouA

IonlyDmwantyou,AmandGmnobody’sgoingtoknowifitsAtrue

Dm’CauseIloveAmyou,GmandIneedyouA

IonlyDmwantyou,AmandGmnobody’sgoingtoknowifitsAtrue

AndILoveyou(causeIloveyoubaby),andINeedYou(andIneed)

Ionlywantyou,andnobody’sgoingtoknow(oooh)

ArtistThe Weeknd

AlbumThursday

GenresR&B, Soul

Year2011

KeyDm

DifficultyEasy

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

The Weeknd - Valerie on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.

Valerie uses these transitions most often: Am → Gm (18), Dm → Am (18), and Gm → A (18). 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 Dm - Am chord transition.

1. Dm → Am chord transition

Switching from Dm to Am:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

2. Am → Gm chord transition

Switching from Am to Gm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

3. Gm → A chord transition

Switching from Gm to A:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 18 times.

4. A → Dm chord transition

Switching from A to Dm:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

Valerie chord transition analysis

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

Valerie includes 71 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Valerie contains 1 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Valerie connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After Dm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (18%), G (16%), and Am (14%).
- Dm → Am: 14%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).
- Am → Gm: 1%