Conan Gray – Maniac Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Conan Gray – Maniac Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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

[Intro]
Maniac

[Verse 1]
F
You were with your friends, partying
C                   Am
When the alcohol kicked in
C
Said you wanted me dead
F
So, you showed up at my home, all alone
C                             Am
With a shovel and a rose
C
Do you think I’m a joke?

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[Pre-Chorus]
F                             G
‘Cause people like you always want back what they can’t have
But I’m past that and you know that
F
So you should turn back to your outback tellin’ ’em trash

[Chorus]
F
Tell all of your friends that I’m crazy and drive you mad
C                                                         G
That I’m such a stalker, a watcher, a psychopath
F
Then tell them you hate me and dated me just for laughs
C
So, why do you call me and tell me you want me back?
You maniac

[Post-Chorus]
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C G
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a)

[Verse 2]
F
You just went too far
Am
Wrecked your car, called me crying in the dark
C
Now you’re breakin’ my heart
F
So, I show up at your place right away
C                                           Am
Wipe the tears off of your face
C
While you beg me to stay

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[Pre-Chorus]
F                                           G
Well, people like you always want back what they can’t have
But I’m past that and you know that
F
So you should turn back to your outback tellin’ ’em trash

[Chorus]
F
Tell all of your friends that I’m crazy and drive you mad
C                                                                       G
That I’m such a stalker, a watcher, a psychopath
F
Then tell them you hate me and dated me just for laughs
C
So, why do you call me and tell me you want me back?
You maniac

[Post-Chorus]
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C                                                         G
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C                                           G
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a)

[Bridge]
Dm                                           F
Psychopathic, don’t be so dramatic
C                                           G
We had magic, but you made it tragic
Dm                                                         F
Now you’re manic, honestly, I’ve had it
C                                           G
Listen to yourself, think you need to get some help

[Chorus]
F
Tell all of your friends that I’m crazy and drive you mad
C
That I’m such a stalker, a watcher, a psychopath
F
Then tell them you hate me and dated me just for laughs
C
So, why do you call me and tell me you want me back?
You maniac

[Post-Chorus]
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C                                                         G
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
F
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a) You maniac
C
(Maniac, some may say that I’m a)

How to play Maniac: key, chords and progression

Maniac by Conan Gray keeps coming home to C major (no sharps or flats). You need 5 chords: F, C, Am, G and Dm.

Most of the song cycles through F – C – G – F (IV – I – V – IV in C major). In solfa, that is fah – doh – soh – fah. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes C, G, Em, D, Am (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 80% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A

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Maniac chords: questions

What key is Maniac in?

Maniac by Conan Gray is centred on C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Maniac?

Maniac uses 5 chords: F, C, Am, G, Dm.

What is the chord progression of Maniac?

The main progression is F – C – G – F (IV – I – V – IV).

Is Maniac easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 5th fret and play the shapes C, G, Em, D, Am (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 80% without a capo).

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