The Chainsmokers – The Reaper Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

The Chainsmokers – The Reaper Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chords of The Reaper by The Chainsmokers on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
F#m      A    E
Ooh oo oo oo
F#m                 E
Ooh oo oo oo

[Pre-Chorus]
F#m
Pretty face with two sides
D
So what’s it gonna be tonight?
F#m
Dark days, I’m terrified
D
I know that something isn’t right
F#m
You take what you want
D
Then you leave when you’re done
F#m                              A
Pretty face with two sides
D
So what’s it gonna be tonight?

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[Chorus]
F#m                                            A
I’m in my house in the hills with The Reaper
D
And I wonder if he knows what I’ve done
F#m
I got the keys and I’m going off the deep end
D
Doesn’t hurt when you’re doin’ it for fun
F#m                              A                              D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
F#m                     A                              D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

[Post-Chorus]
F#m
Am I in your
Ah

[Verse]
F#m
I pull the trigger just to show her that I need her
D
But she don’t really trust anyone
F#m
Yeah, everybody’s always lookin’ for a feature
D
No one’s steppin’ up to be the one
F#m                A                              D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
F#m                                                          D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

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[Bridge]
F#m
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

[Pre-Chorus]
F#m                              A
Pretty face with two sides
D
So what’s it gonna be tonight?
F#m                A
Dark days, I’m terrified
D
I know that something isn’t right
F#m
You take what you want
D
Then you leave when you’re done
F#m
Pretty face with two sides
D
So what’s it gonna be tonight?

[Chorus]
F#m
I’m in my house in the hills with The Reaper
D
And I wonder if he knows what I’ve done
F#m
I got the keys and I’m going off the deep end
D
Doesn’t hurt when you’re doin’ it for fun
F#m                                            E
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah. Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah

[Post-Chorus]
F#m                                            A                D
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
F#m A D E
Am I in your way-ay-ay? Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
F#m A D E
Ooh oo oo oo
F#m A D E
Ooh oo oo oo
F#m D
Ooh oo oo oo
F#m A D
Ooh oo oo oo

How to play The Reaper: key, chords and progression

The Reaper by The Chainsmokers is centred on F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯). The song uses 4 chords: F#m, A, E and D.

Most of the song cycles through D – F#m – A – D (VI – i – III – VI in F♯ minor). Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Easier on guitar: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes Em, G, D, C (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo). It sounds exactly the same.

Chord diagrams

F#m chord on guitar (244222)
F♯mF♯ A C♯
A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A

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The Reaper chords: questions

What key is The Reaper in?

The Reaper by The Chainsmokers is centred on F♯ minor (three sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯).

What chords are in The Reaper?

The Reaper uses 4 chords: F#m, A, E, D.

What is the chord progression of The Reaper?

The main progression is D – F#m – A – D (VI – i – III – VI).

Is The Reaper easy to play on guitar?

Yes, with a capo: put a capo on the 2nd fret and play the shapes Em, G, D, C (100% of the chords become easy open shapes, against 75% without a capo).

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