Shakira - Rules: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Rules" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Rules Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Shakira
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Rules" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Cm You have to swear A# You've got love to love me Cm That will last forever A# We must have a story With a happy ending G# D# A# I swear to never go away G# D# And never put aside F The things I'm gonna say Cuz these are rules for us Chorus: A# Use your eyes only to look at me Cm Use your mouth only to kiss my lips D# A# F We are branches of the same old tree A# You can laugh only if you laugh at me Cm You can cry only if you cry for me D# A# F Don't forget that you're condemned to me Gm D# Can't you see Gm F You always were A# You'll always be You used to say I should see a doctor Uh-uh, who would keep me busy Uh-uh, 'cause a jealous woman never makes it easy Ahh, and you know I'll do for us whatever seems right Ah-ah, but it may take a while before I change the rules Chorus: Use your eyes only to look at me Use your mouth only to kiss my lips We are branches of the same old tree You can laugh only if you laugh with me You can cry only if you cry for me Don't forget that you're condemned to me Oh, can't you see? You always were, you always were Ohh, oh-oh-oh So use your eyes only to look at me Use your mouth only to kiss my lips We are branches of the same old tree You can laugh only if you laugh with me You can cry only if you cry for me Don't forget that you're condemned to me Oh, can't you see? You always were, you'll always be Ah-ah-ah You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  Cm  D#  F  G#  Gm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Rules" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Rules" by Shakira.