Mac Miller – Circles Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Mac Miller – Circles Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of Circles by Mac Miller on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
E A E A E A D6 3x

[Verse]
E                   A                                 E                 A
Well, this is what it look like right before you fall
E                                                                 A
Stumblin’ around, you’ve been guessing your direction
D6
Next step, you can’t see at all
E                 A                                 E                                 A
And I don’t have a name, I don’t have a name, no
E                                 A                                 D6
Who am I to blame? Who am I to blame though?

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E                 A                 E                                 A
And I cannot be changed, I cannot be changed, no
E                                 A
Trust me, I’ve tried
D6
I just end up right at the start of the line
E                 A
Drawin’ circles
E A E A D6
Mmm
E                 A                                 E                 A
Well, I drink my whiskey, and you sip your wine
E                                                 A                                                 D6
We’re doing well, sittin’, watchin’ the world fallin’ down, its decline
E                                 A                 E                                 A
And I can keep you safe, I can keep you safe, mmm

E                 A                 D6
Do not be afraid, do not be afraid
E                 A                 E                 A
You’re feeling sorry, I’m feeling fine
E                                               A                                                 D6
Don’t you put any more stress on yourself, it’s one day at a time
E                 A                E                 A
It’s gettin’ pretty late, gettin’ pretty late
E                       A
Damn, and I find
D6
It goes around like the hands that keep countin’ the time
E                 A
Drawin’ circles

How to play Circles: key, chords and progression

Circles by Mac Miller keeps coming home to A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). You need 3 chords: E, A and D6.

Listen for A – E – A – D6 (I – V – I – IV6 in A major): the song comes back to it again and again. In solfa, that is doh – soh – doh – fah. Once these 4 changes are comfortable, most of the song is done.

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

Chord diagrams

E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
D6 chord on guitar (xx0202)
D6D F♯ A B

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Circles chords: questions

What key is Circles in?

Circles by Mac Miller is centred on A major (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in Circles?

Circles uses 3 chords: E, A, D6.

What is the chord progression of Circles?

The main progression is A – E – A – D6 (I – V – I – IV6).

Is Circles easy to play on guitar?

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

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