The Fratellis – Star Crossed Losers Acoustic Guitar Chord Progression

The Fratellis – Star Crossed Losers Acoustic Guitar Chord Progression

ChordsGDD/F#G/F#G/BEmCadd9C

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This is the chord progression of Star Crossed Losers Acoustic by The Fratellis on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G D G D/F#
G D G G/F# G/B D
[Stepping down]
Em D Em D/F#
Em D Em D/F#

[Verse 1]
G D G D/F#
It started out as nothing in the strangest sense
G D G D/F#
He was never in his right mind, no defense
Em D Em D/F#
She prayed for his attention, often on repeat
Em D Em D/F#
Every time she heard his name and his heartbeat

G D G D/F#
He was in denial in his own backyard
G D G D/F#
Pleading for the rain just to come down hard
Em D Em D/F#
She bought him a bracelet and put it on his wrist
Em D Em D/F#
Like every time before she got close but missed

[Chorus 1]
Cadd9
Romeo, Romeo I’m your Juliet

I’m the pot of gold that you haven’t found yet
G D G D
I’m here, right here
Cadd9
He said Juliet I believe every word you say

Time is running backwards every single day
G D G D Em D
I’m here, right here

[Fill]
G D G D/F#
G D G G/F# G/B D
[Stepping down]
Em D Em D/F#
Em D Em D/F#

[Verse 2]
G D G D/F#
Well it started out as nothing in the strangest place
G D G D/F#
Beating like a drum in a hard luck space
Em D Em D/F#
He swore that he could feel something tugging on his sleeve
Em D Em D/F#
He had the strangest sense that he was Adam, she was Eve

G D G D/F#
She was in chains by her own good hand
G D G D/F#
Keeping all the angels under her command
Em D Em D/F#
He saw every detail burning like sun
Em D Em D/F#
Couldn’t get it straight that his race was run

[Chorus 2]
C
Romeo, Romeo tell me where you’ve been

I would be complete if you would let me in
G D G D
I’m here, right here
C
He said Juliet I told you I was only passing through

If I had a moment I would spend it just with you
G D G D Em D
I’m here, right here

[Bridge]
Em D G C
Em D/F# C
And they all fall down
Em D G C

Em D/F# C C
And they all fall down [Start strumming four strums per bar on “down” and through Instrumental]

[Instrumental]
C
[2 Bars]
D
[4 Bars]

[Chorus 1]
C
She said Romeo, Romeo I’m your Juliet

I’m the pot of gold that you haven’t found yet
G D G D
I’m here, right here
C
He said Juliet I believe every word you say

Time is running backwards every single day
G D G D
I’m here, right here

[Chorus 2]
C
She said Romeo, Romeo tell me where you’ve been

I would be complete if you would let me in
G D G D
I’m here, right here
C
And he said Juliet I told you I was only passing through

If I had a moment I would spend it just with you
G D G D
I’m here, right here

[Outro]
Em D Em D/F# x2
Em (Single strum)

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How to play Star Crossed Losers Acoustic: key, chords and progression

Star Crossed Losers Acoustic by The Fratellis is built around G major (one sharp: F♯), with 8 chords in all: G, D, D/F#, G/F#, G/B, Em, Cadd9 and C.

The backbone of the song is Em – D – Em – D/F# (vi – V – vi – V in G major). In solfa, that is lah – soh – lah – soh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

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

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B
Cadd9 chord on guitar (x32030)
Cadd9C E G D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G

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Star Crossed Losers Acoustic chords: questions

What key is Star Crossed Losers Acoustic in?

Star Crossed Losers Acoustic by The Fratellis is centred on G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Star Crossed Losers Acoustic?

Star Crossed Losers Acoustic uses 8 chords: G, D, D/F#, G/F#, G/B, Em, Cadd9, C.

What is the chord progression of Star Crossed Losers Acoustic?

The main progression is Em – D – Em – D/F# (vi – V – vi – V).

Is Star Crossed Losers Acoustic easy to play on guitar?

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

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