GUITAR: The 1975 – Frail State Of Mind Guitar Chord Progression and Tab

GUITAR: The 1975 – Frail State Of Mind Guitar Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the Guitar chords of Frail State Of Mind by The 1975.

[Intro]
C D C D Em
C D C D Em
Frail state of mind
(Frail state of mind)
C                   D
Go outside?
C
Seems unlikely
D                                           Em
I’m sorry that I missed your call
C               D
I watched it ring
D                             C
‘Don’t waste their time’
D                                                       Em
I’ve always got a frail state of mind
C                             D
Oh boy don’t cry
C
I’m sorry, but I
D                                           Em
I always get this way sometimes
C
Oh, I’ll just leave
D                   C
I’ll save you time
D
I’m sorry ’bout my frail state of mind

[Instrumental]
C D C D Em
C D C D Em

C                             D
Stay at mine, you might just like it
C                             D               Em
Might stop you being miserable
C                             D
‘Nah, I’m alright nah trust I’m fine’
C                                           D               Em
Just dealing with a frail state of mind
C                   D
Oh, don’t be shy
C
I’m sorry, but I
D                             Em
I always get this way sometimes
C
Oh, I’ll just leave
D                   C
I’ll save you time
D
I’m sorry ’bout my frail state of mind

[Instrumental]
C D C D Em
C D C D Em
C D C D

[Bridge]
C
Oh, what’s the vibe?
D               C                             D                             Em
I wouldn’t know, I’m normally in bed at this time
C                                           D
You guys, go do your thing
C
And I’ll just leave at nine
D                                                         Em
Don’t wanna bore you with my frail state of mind
C                                           D
‘Oh winner winner!! That’s your biggest lie!’
C
I’m sure that you’re ‘fine’
C               D                             Em
I haven’t told a lie in quite some time
C                             D                             C
‘You know we’ll leave, if you keep lying
D                                           Em
Don’t lie behind your frail state of mind’

[Instrumental]
C D C D Em
C D C D Em

[Outro]
C     D               C     D
Frail state of mind
Em
Frail state of mind
C      D     C               D
Frail state of mind
Em
Frail state of mind

How to play Frail State Of Mind: key, chords and progression

Frail State Of Mind by GUITAR: The 1975 is written in E minor (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 3 chords: C, D and Em.

The backbone of the song is D – C – D – Em (VII – VI – VII – i in E minor). 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.

Chord diagrams

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

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Frail State Of Mind chords: questions

What key is Frail State Of Mind in?

Frail State Of Mind by GUITAR: The 1975 is in the key of E minor (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Frail State Of Mind?

Frail State Of Mind uses 3 chords: C, D, Em.

What is the chord progression of Frail State Of Mind?

The main progression is D – C – D – Em (VII – VI – VII – i).

Is Frail State Of Mind easy to play on guitar?

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

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