Buddy Holly - You’re So Square Chords

ChordsG, C, D7, A7

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 A,E,D keys to play this song with easier chords.

GYoudon’tlikeCcrazyGmusic

Youdon’tlikeCrockingGbands

YoujustwannaCgototheGmovieCshow

AndGsitthereCholdingGhands

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

Idon’tknowCwhymyGheartflips

IonlyCknowitGdoes

IwonderCwhyIGloveyouCbaby

GIguessit’sCjust Gbecause

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

YouCdon’tknowanydancestepsthatIGdo

IConlyknowIloveA7youandD7IdoIdoIdododo

GIdon’tknowCwhymyGheartflips

IonlyCknowitGdoes

IwonderCwhyIGloveyouCbaby

GIguessit’sCjust Gbecause

You’resoCsquareD7babyIdon’tGcare

D7BabyIdon’tGcareD7baby,Idon’tGcare

ArtistBuddy Holly

AlbumBuddy Holly (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks)

GenresPop

Year1958

KeyG

DifficultyIntermediate

How to play You're So Square on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Buddy Holly - You're So Square 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.

You're So Square uses these transitions most often: G → C (21), C → G (16), and D7 → G (7). 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 - C chord transition.

1. 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 21 times.

2. C → D7 chord transition

Here's how to move from C to D7:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 4 times.

3. D7 → G chord transition

To move from D7 to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 7 times.

4. C → A7 chord transition

Here's how to move from C to A7:

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

This transition appears in the verse.

You're So Square chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in You're So Square.

You're So Square includes 52 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
You're So Square contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how You're So Square 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 → D7: 1%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → D7: 1%

1. G → C chord transition

2. C → D7 chord transition

3. D7 → G chord transition

4. C → A7 chord transition

5. A7 → D7 chord transition