Chris Stapleton - Them Stems Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[chorus]
[G]This morning I [D]smoked them stems, [G]yeah, [C]that’s the kinda shape I’m [G]in
I’m in a [C]bad, bad way [G]again, [G]’cause this morning I [D]smoked them [G]stems
[Opening]
[G]My dealer, he’s [D]been out of [G]town, and [C]that’s really got me [G]down
I [C]hope he ain’t up in the pen [G]again, [G]’cause this morning I [D]smoked them [G]stems
[chorus]
[G]This morning I [D]smoked them stems, [G]yeah, [C]that’s the kinda shape I’m [G]in
I’m in a [C]bad, bad way [G]again, [G]’cause this morning I [D]smoked them [G]stems
[verse 2]
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [G] [D] [G]
[G]My baby, she [D]done said [G]goodbye, and [C]all I ever do is [G]cry
There [C]ain’t nothing round the house now to [G]make me grin
[G]’Cause this morning [D]I smoked them [G]stems
[chorus]
[G]This morning I [D]smoked them stems, [G]yeah, [C]that’s the kinda shape I’m [G]in
I’m in a [C]bad, bad way [G]again, [G]’cause this morning I [D]smoked them [G]stems
[Closing]
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [C] [G] [G] [D] [G]
[G]I called up this [D]buddy of [G]mine, ’cause we [C]always had a real good [G]time
I was [C]hoping I could bum a [G]toke off of him, [G]but this morning [D]he smoked them [G]stems
[chorus]
[G]This morning I [D]smoked them stems, [G]yeah, [C]that’s the kinda shape I’m [G]in
I’m in a [C]bad, bad way [G]again, [G]’cause this morning I [D]smoked them [G]stems
How to play Them Stems on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - Them Stems on guitar requires 3 chords and 2 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.
Them Stems uses these transitions most often: C → G (18), D → G (18), and G → C (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 G - D chord transition.
1. 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.
2. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Them Stems chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Them Stems.
- Them Stems includes 72 chord transitions, 2 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Them Stems contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Them Stems 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 → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%