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Dodie Clark - Would You Be So Kind Chords

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ChordsE7, A, C#m, B, F#m, G#m
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram
  • Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
  • Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
  • Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram Fingering: 2-4-4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
  • Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram Fingering: 4-6-6-4-4-4 Barre at fret 4. Base fret 4.Guitar G#m | A♭m chord diagram

[Opening]
[E7] [A]
[E7]I have a question, [A]it might seem strange
[C#m]How are your lungs, [B]are they in pain
[E7]Cause mine are aching, [A]think I know why
[C#m]I kinda like it though, [B]you wanna try?

[chorus]
Oh [E7]would you be, so kind, as to fall in love with [A]me, you see
I’m trying…
I know you know that [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love…

[chorus]
I [E7]think it’s only fair.
There’s gotta be some [A]butterflies somewhere (wanna share)
Cause [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough.
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love with me.

[verse 2]
[E7] [A]
[E7]Let’s write a story, [A]be in my book.
[C#m]You got to join me on my page, [B]at least take a look.
[E7]Oh, where are your manners, [A]you need some time?
[C#m]Let’s swap chests today, [B]that might help you decide.

[chorus]
Oh [E7]would you be, so kind, as to fall in love with [A]me, you see
I’m trying…
I know you know that [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love…

[chorus]
I [E7]think it’s only fair.
There’s gotta be some [A]butterflies somewhere (wanna share)
Cause [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough.
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love with me. [A] [B] [C#m] [B]

[verse 3]
Oh [A]do me a [B]favour, [C#m]can your heart rate [B]rise a little
Oh [A]do me a [B]favour, [C#m]can your heart rate [B]rise a little
Oh [A]do me a [B]favour, [C#m]can your heart rate [B]rise a little
Oh [A]do me a [B]favour [C#m] [B]

[chorus]
Oh [E7]would you be, so kind, as to fall in love with [A]me, you see
I’m trying…
I know you know that [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love…

[chorus]
I [E7]think it’s only fair.
There’s gotta be some [A]butterflies somewhere (wanna share)
Cause [F#m]I like you, but that’s [G#m]not enough.
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love.

[Closing]
Oh I [C#m]like you, but [B]that’s not enough.
So if you [A]will, please [B]fall in love with [E7]me.

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ArtistDodie Clark
AlbumYou
GenresFolk
Year2017
KeyE7

How to play Would You Be So Kind on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Dodie Clark - Would You Be So Kind on guitar requires 6 chords and 8 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.

Would You Be So Kind uses these transitions most often: A → B (12), E7 → A (12), and B → E7 (10). 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 E7 - A chord transition.

1. E7 → A chord transition

Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

To move from E7 to A;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on B string fret 2.
E7 to A

2. A → C#m chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram

To move from A to C#m;

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

3. C#m → B chord transition

Guitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram Fingering: x-4-2-1-2-xGuitar C#m | D♭m chord diagram
Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram

To move from C#m to B;

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

4. B → E7 chord transition

Guitar B chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-4-4-4-2 Barre at fret 2.Guitar B chord diagram
Guitar E7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-1-0-0Guitar E7 chord diagram

To move from B to E7;

  1. While playing B, first lift your ring finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 4 to A string fret 2.
B to E7

5. A → F#m chord transition

To move from A to F#m;

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

6. F#m → G#m chord transition

To move from F#m to G#m;

  1. Slide your index finger on E string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  2. Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 4 to fret 6.
  3. Slide your pinky on D string from fret 4 to fret 6.

7. G#m → A chord transition

To move from G#m to A;

  1. While playing G#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 6.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 4 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 6 to B string fret 2.
  4. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

8. A → B chord transition

To move from A to B;

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

Would You Be So Kind chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Would You Be So Kind .

  • Would You Be So Kind includes 80 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Would You Be So Kind connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → F#m: 6%
    • A → E7: 4%
    After B, the most likely next chords across Chordier are E (21%), Em (16%), and A (16%).
    • B → A: 16%
    • B → C#m: 10%
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