[Verse 1] G Em You look to me as soon as you wake D Light through the curtain falls on your face C G C D Dust in the air doing dances, I'll breathe it in all day G Em Let's make the change we've been meaning to make D Like what is this wall that blocks me from faith? [Chorus] C G You can make me feel like I'm handsome C D G Em D Never really felt that way C G Yeah, you can make me feel like I'm handsome C D Never got to feel that way [Verse 2] G Em Turn the lights down and fall into place D Gently I hold the shape of your frame C G Nothing compares, you're perfect C D I'm still in progress, babe G Em Take away all the worlds that you make D Go to the blueprint, start it again C G This time we'll keep it simple C D G Em D Something we can maintain [Chorus] C G You can make me feel like I'm handsome C D G Em D We don't have to play any games C G You can make me feel like I'm handsome C D Never got to feel that way [Verse 3] G Em Try to sleep though you feel like a flame D Knowing that you'll go hard in the paint C G Soon as the sun comes rising C D G Em D You'll step right into the day C G You already know what I'm asking C D G Em D I've been with you everyday [Outro] C G C D Woah, woah G Em D C G C D
Rex Orange County – Handsome Chords on Piano & Ukulele
How to play Handsome: key, chords and progression
Handsome by Rex Orange County sits in G major (one sharp: F♯), and you need 4 chords to play it: G, Em, D and C.
The backbone of the song is G – Em – D – C (I – vi – V – IV in G major). In solfa, that is doh – lah – soh – fah. 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.
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Handsome chords: questions
What key is Handsome in?
Handsome by Rex Orange County is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).
What chords are in Handsome?
Handsome uses 4 chords: G, Em, D, C.
What is the chord progression of Handsome?
The main progression is G – Em – D – C (I – vi – V – IV).
Is Handsome easy to play on guitar?
Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.
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