Sia - Stop Trying: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Stop Trying" on your guitar with our chord guide. 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.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

Chorus:
D       F#m
We like you
                  E
This is a game already won
     C#
The time has come
Stop trying
D       F#m
We like you
                  E
This is a game already won
     C#
The time has come
Stop trying

D       C#
Take a break
             F#m              E
You must be tired from the strain
D       C#
Take a break
        F#m            E
And let us carry your pain
   D          C#
Please, slow down
         F#m             E
You are making my head spin
  D           C#
Please, slow down
         A              B
You have all I have to give

Chorus:
D       F#m
We like you
                  E
This is a game already won
     C#
The time has come
Stop trying
D       F#m
We like you
                  E
This is a game already won
     C#
The time has come
Stop trying

You don’t know
You have everything you need
You won’t grow till you get down on your knees
Say goodbye and do not dissect your life
Say goodbye, there’s no need to apologise

Chorus - x3


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#

Guitar chord C#

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#m

Guitar chord F#m

B

Guitar chord B

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 "Stop Trying" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Stop Trying" by Sia.

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