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James Arthur - You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You Chords

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ChordsAm, C, D, E
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

[Opening]
[Am]Love gone and fallen down but [C]I’m loving how it tastes
I [D]look around for desire, love run [E]away
[Am]Hold back, we’re falling down, [C]and I show you how it breaks
If i [D]can give it I’ll take it all of the [E]way
[C]And I’ve got a lot left [D]to learn, babe

[chorus]
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.

[verse 2]
[Am]A cold star coming down, I [C]was way off of the pace
I waited [D]long for the day, now the day [E]comes for me
When [Am]I look back we’re falling out, [C]you live with a break
[D]You’d always give it, I take [E]it, all the way
[C]We’ve still got so much [D]to learn, babe

[chorus]
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.

[Closing]
[Am]Don’t you stop me, I [C]will get what’s coming to me
I am [D]ready, baby, I [E]will be somebody
[Am]Don’t you stop me, I will [C]get what’s coming to me
I am [D]ready, baby, I will [E]be somebody

[chorus]
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.
[Am]You’re nobody ’til somebody loves you, [C]it’s hard times when nobody wants you.
[D]Fill up my cup, don’t ever stop coming, [E]get up on top, I’ll make it pop, honey.

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ArtistJames Arthur
AlbumJames Arthur
GenresPop
Year2013
KeyAm

How to play You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You on Guitar (Step-by-step)

James Arthur - You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You on guitar requires 4 chords and 6 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.

You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You uses these transitions most often: C → D (14), Am → C (12), and D → E (12). 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 Am - C chord transition.

1. Am → C chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from Am to C;

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

2. C → D chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram

To move from C to D;

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

3. D → E chord transition

Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram

To move from D to E;

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

4. E → Am chord transition

Guitar E chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-1-0-0Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

To move from E to Am;

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

5. E → C chord transition

To move from E to C;

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

6. D → Am chord transition

To move from D to Am;

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

You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You.

  • You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You includes 51 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You 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 → D: 11%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → Am: 4%
    • D → E: 3%
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