Mar132020

Niall Horan – Bend The Rules Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsC G D Am7

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This is the chords of Bend The Rules by Niall Horan on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
C G D x2

[Verse 1]
C G D
I just called to say that I miss you, babe
C G D
Wonder what you’re doin’ now
C G D
At your favourite place, you go and list the names
C G D
Is there one you’re leavin’ out?

[Chorus]
C G
I’m not sayin’ that you’re lyin’
Am7 D
But you’re leavin’ out the truth
C G
And I’m sayin’ that you’re guilty
Am7 D
‘Cause I don’t have any proof
G
Feelin’ like I’m goin’ crazy
D
And I don’t know what to do
C G
‘Cause on paper, you don’t break them
Am7 G
But it hurts so bad the way you bend the rules

[Post-Chorus]
C G D G C G D
(Mmm) The way you bend the rules (Mmm)

[Verse 2]
C G D
If someone makes you laugh, I can’t help but ask
C G D
But you won’t say what it’s about
C G D
I pour myself a glass, it won’t be the last
C G D
Just our medicine for now

[Post-Chorus]
C G D G C G D
(Mmm) The way you bend the rules (Mmm)
G D G D
The way you bend the rules

[Post-Chorus]
C G D G C G D
(Mmm) The way you bend the rules (Mmm)
C G D G C G D
(Mmm) The way you bend the rules (Mmm)

How to play Bend The Rules: key, chords and progression

Bend The Rules by Niall Horan is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯). The song uses 4 chords: C, G, D and Am7.

The backbone of the song is G – D – C – G (I – V – IV – I in G major). In solfa, that is doh – soh – fah – doh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.