The Chainsmokers - Kills You Slowly: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Kills You Slowly" 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 Kills You Slowly Guitar Chords and Lyrics by The Chainsmokers
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 "Kills You Slowly" smoothly on your guitar.
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 E Made plans with me and all your friends C#m B A I'm late again, I hate to keep you waiting E C#m B A Tried to be a gentleman, got drunk again before I even made it E C#m Tried to call a car for you, you're tired of me B A I know you wouldn't take it E C#m You walked a mile in Louis Vuitton and fucked 'em up B A You know that they're my favorite C#m But we dress up and play pretend B Then we act like we're good again C#m I do things I can't defend B And even when you hold it in Chorus: E C#m B A Hold it, even though it kills you slowly E C#m B A Explosions, hidden when we're in the open E C#m B A Keep on smilin' until it's over E C#m B A Hold it, even though it kills you slowly Arguments that never end You're talkin' shit to spice up conversation I'm so sick of back and forth These fights with you are startin' to feel contagious Said that I'm no good for you Right before we walk into your parents Then you put on that smile again And grab my hand even though you hate it But we dress up and play pretend Then we act like we're good again I do things I can't defend And even when you hold it in Chorus E C#m Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said B A You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't E C#m Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said B A You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't Hold it, even though it kills you slowly Explosions hidden when we're in the open And keep on smilin' until it's over Hold it, even though it kills you slowly Chorus: Hold it, even though it kills you slowly (Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't) Explosions hidden when we're in the open (Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't) Keep on smilin' until it's over (Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't) Hold it, even though it kills you slowly (Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  C#m  E  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 "Kills You Slowly" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Kills You Slowly" by The Chainsmokers.