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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
Attempt to capture chords to play along with the official video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQMeq7enX9k
 
This song is played on piano, but these chords should be good for capturing the motion
on guitar.
 
NOTE: I didn't include chords for the bit that she plays before she goes into the formal
intro.
 
[Intro]
Bm A/C# D D/F#
G D
G D
A Asus4
 
[Verse 1]
Bm A/C# D
Hope you always know your worth
D/F# G D
Though I know that life can hurt
G D A
Hope you know that you can turn to each other
Bm A/C# D
Hope you learn to trust your voice
D/F# G D
Make mistakes and make some noise
G D A
Hope you never lose your joy or your hunger
 
[Chorus]
G A Bm
Girls you were born to run
A/C# D Em G
To reach the stars and chase the sun
G A Bm
Girls you are wild and free
A/C# D Em G
The wind is at your back, the world is at your feet
 
[Verse 2]
Bm A/C# D
Sometimes life can feel unfair
D/F# G D
Broken hearts you can't repair
D/F# G D A
Sometimes you might be scared that no one gets you
Asus4 Bm A/C# D
It's not easy being brave
D/F# G D
When tears are falling down your face
G D A Asus4
But that's how you'll find your strength, so I'll let you
 
[Chorus]
G A Bm
Girls you were born to run
A/C# D Em G
To reach the stars and chase the sun
G A Bm
Girls you are wild and free
A/C# D Em G
The wind is at your back, the world is at your feet
 
[Bridge]
G
Someday friends might turn their backs
A Bm
Falling leaves might hide your path
A D
You'll try hard, might come in last
Em G
Yeah but just around the corner
G
You'll move mountains you'll make waves
A Bm
You'll be fearless, you'll be brave
A D Em G
There'll be nothing you can't face
 
[Verse 3]
Bm A/C# D
Hope you always know your worth
D/F# G D
Though I know that life can hurt
G D A
Hope you know that you can turn to each other
Bm A/C# D
Hope the road ahead is clear
D/F# G D
And I hope you know when I'm not here
G D A
That you'll always have the love of your mother
 
[Outro]
Bm A/C# D D/F#
Mmm mmm mmm mmm
G D
Mmm-mm-mm mmm
G D
Mmm-mmm mmm-mmm
A
Mmmm

How to play Girls

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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