Tears for Fears - I Choose You: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "I Choose You" 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.

D#m
I knew all of this was coming
B          F#
Ain't that odd
D#m
Some things come out of nothing
B       F#
As with god
    G#m
Not my intention to amuse
B/C#  F#
Or confuse
D#m
I've been down to the kitchen
  B       F#
Played my part
D#m
Mapped out all all contradictions
B      F#
Of the heart
     G#m
Then someone came and stole my shoes
   A                      C#
A situation I tried to diffuse

Long way back, clouds were forming
If by choice
Some things come as a warning
Hear their voice
I wish that I could change its hue
Paint it blue
But when I think what I could lose
All other options disappear from view

         C#  B/C#
When I choose
         C#  B/C#
I choose you
         C#
I choose you



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

C#

Guitar chord C#

D#m

Guitar chord D#m

F#

Guitar chord F#

G#m

Guitar chord G#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 "I Choose You" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "I Choose You" by Tears for Fears.