For a more advanced "math-rock" sound similar to the lead guitar, try using C#m9 , Bsus4 , and Eadd9 to add more texture.
The verse features a rhythmic back-and-forth between the tonic and the relative minor. C#m - B - C#m - B - E - E - B/D# Paramore Playing God Chords
The song has a tempo of roughly 138 BPM with a driving 4/4 rhythm. Aim for a steady down-up-down-up feel with emphasis on the downbeats. For a more advanced "math-rock" sound similar to
If playing in standard tuning (EADGBe) without a capo, you will use these core shapes: (0 2 2 1 0 0) C# Minor (x 4 6 6 5 4) A Major (x 0 2 2 2 0) B Major (x 2 4 4 4 2) G# Minor (4 6 6 4 4 4) Song Structure & Progressions Intro / Verses Aim for a steady down-up-down-up feel with emphasis
While chords are usually played in standard, some tabs suggest Drop D (D A D G B E) to better capture the heavier guitar lines of Taylor York.
If you prefer a simpler version, you can use a capo on the 4th fret and play Am - G - Am - G - C - C - G/B . Chorus The energy lifts here, moving to the major IV and I chords. Progression: E - C#m - A - B Hook: G#m - A (for the "break it, break it off" section) Bridge A driving section that repeats a four-chord loop. Progression: A - B - C#m - G#m Technical Tips