Mar202020

Conan Gray – Affluenza Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsC D G Em

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This is the chords of Affluenza by Conan Gray on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
C D
Mama’s got a new man
G Em
And daddy’s got a new mansion to keep
C D
He never really calls back
G Em
‘Cause he’s got too many finances to reap

[Pre-Chorus]
C D
Money, money, ain’t it funny, honey
G
When you get what you need
Em
Baby, life is a breeze
C D
Money, money, get me money, money
G
‘Til I’m bloody, bloody

[Chorus]
C D
All these kids have got affluenza
G Em
Going wreckin’ their daddy’s Benz, ah
C D G Em
Crystal liquor cups and designer drugs, oh, oh
C D
They say, “Money can’t buy you no love”
G Em
But a diamond cheers you right up
C D
Give me none of your affluenza
G Em
Affluenza, affluenza

[Verse 2]
C D
Every day’s your birthday
G Em
You threw a party but you kinda hate all your friends
C D
So you’re cryin’ in a driveway
G Em
Killin’ time, gettin’ high, can’t wait ’til it ends

[Pre-Chorus]
C D
Money, money, ain’t it funny, honey
G
When you get what you need
Em
Baby, life is a breeze
C D
Money, money, get me money, money
G
‘Til I’m bloody, bloody

[Bridge]
C D
Fat stacks, cold cash
G Em D
You’ve always had it real lavish, first-class
C D
Trust fund, gold tongue
G Em D
80 grand in both your hands, but no love

[Outro]
Mhmm
Mhmm
Mhmm

How to play Affluenza: key, chords and progression

To play Affluenza by Conan Gray, think in E minor (one sharp: F♯). It takes 4 chords: C, D, G and Em.

The progression the song keeps returning to is C – D – G – Em (VI – VII – III – i in E minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: on guitar every chord is an open shape, which makes this a good song to learn early on.