The Cranberries - Zombie Chords

ChordsEm, C, G, D

Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

EmCGD

EmAnotherCheadhangGslowlychildisDslowlytaken

EmAndtheCviolencecausedsuchGsilencewhoareDwemistaken

ButyouEmseeit’snotme,it’snotCmyfamily,

InyourGhead,inyourhead,theyareDfighting

WiththeirEmtanksandCtheirbombsinyourGhead,inyourhead,

TheyareDcrying.

In Emyourhead,inyourChead,Gzombie,zombie,Dzombie

What’sinyourEmhead,inyourChead,Gzombie,zombie,Dzombie

EmAnother’sCmother’sGbreaking,heartisDtakingover.

EmWhentheCviolencecausedGsilence,wemustDbemistaken.

It’stheEmsameoldthemeCsince1916,

inyourGhead,inyourhead,they’restillDfighting

WiththeirEmtanksandtheirbombsandCtheirguns,

InyourGhead,inyourhead,they’reDdying.

In Emyourhead,inyourChead,Gzombie,zombie,Dzombie

What’sinyourEmhead,inyourChead,Gzombie,zombie,Dzombie

EmCGD

ArtistThe Cranberries

AlbumNo Need to Argue

GenresAlternative, Indie, Rock

Year1994

KeyEm

DifficultyEasy

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

The Cranberries - Zombie 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.

Zombie uses these transitions most often: C → G (14), Em → C (14), and G → D (14). 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 Em - C chord transition.

1. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

2. C → G chord transition

Here's how to move from C to G:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

3. 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 14 times.

4. D → Em chord transition

Switching from D to Em:

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

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

Zombie chord transition analysis

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

Zombie includes 55 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
Zombie contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how Zombie connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After Em, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (26%), G (18%), and D (18%).
- Em → C: 26%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%