Khalid – Vertigo Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Khalid – Vertigo Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Vertigo by Khalid on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
D C Em D
D Am Em D
D C Em D
D Am Em D

[Verse 1]
C                                         Em
Are we better off believing
D
What the ignorance suggests?
Am                                                   Em
I wish living life was easy (Mhm)
D
But mine has been a mess
C                                                 Em
They say it comes with the seasons (Mhm)
D
But the seasons come and go (They go)
Am                                     Em
I go blurry when I’m thinking
D
Is it me or vertigo?

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[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                     Em
Criticized, who am I to give up?
D
I’m breathing, what’s the reason to let up?
Am                                                 Em
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
D
Putting on my favorite get up

[Chorus]
D             C
Are we alive?
Em                         D
Or are we dreaming?
Am
After the ride
Em                         D
Are you leaving?
D                                                 C
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Em                                                             D
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
Am
After the ride
Em                                                 D
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)
Yeah

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[Verse 2]
C                                     Em
I’ve been better off than broken
D
I’ve been battered, I’ve been beat
Am                                     Em
I wish I was more outspoken
D
But the words are out of reach
C                                                 Em
Hmm, thought I loved you in the moment
D
I was happy, I was young
Am                                                 Em
I’ve been learning, I’ve been growing
D
But the worst is yet to come

[Pre-Chorus]
Am                                                 Em
Criticized, who am I to give up? (Who am I?)
D
I’m breathing, what’s the reason to let up?
Am                                     Em
Sympathize, who am I to give up?
D
Putting on my favorite get up

[Chorus]
D                         C
Are we alive?
Em                         D
Or are we dreaming?
Am
After the ride
Em                         D
Are you leaving?
D                                                 C
Are we alive? (Riding this, riding in this)
Em                                                             D
Or are we dreaming? (Riding this, riding in this)
Am
After the ride
Em                                                             D
Are you leaving? (Riding this, riding in this)

[Interlude]
D C Em D
D Am Em D

[Outro]
D                                                             C
Eyes closed, eyes closed, I’ve been falling with my
Em                                                             D
Eyes low, eyes low, I’ve been falling with my
D                                                             Am
Eyes closed, eyes closed, I’ve been falling with my
Em                                                             D
Eyes low, eyes low, I’ve been falling with my

How to play Vertigo: key, chords and progression

Vertigo by Khalid is written in E minor (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 4 chords: D, C, Em and Am.

Listen for Em – D – Am – Em (i – VII – iv – i in E minor): the song comes back to it again and again. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

Beginner-friendly: every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Vertigo chords: questions

What key is Vertigo in?

Vertigo by Khalid is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Vertigo?

Vertigo uses 4 chords: D, C, Em, Am.

What is the chord progression of Vertigo?

The main progression is Em – D – Am – Em (i – VII – iv – i).

Is Vertigo easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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