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[Chorus]
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
[Verse 1]
DTake a bC#reak
You must be tF#mired from the stErain
DTake a brC#eak
And lF#met us carry your pEain
DPlease, slow C#down
You are maF#mking my head spEin
DPlease, slow C#down
You have F#mall I have to gEsus2ive
[Chorus]
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
[Verse 2]
DYou don’C#t know
You have F#meverything you nEeed
YoDu won’t gC#row 
till you gF#met down on your kEnees
DSay goodC#bye 
and do nF#mot dissect your lEife
DSay goodC#bye,
there’s nF#mo need to 'poloEsus2gize
[Chorus]
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
[Solo]
 A|  G|  E|  D  
 A|  G|  E|  C#  
[Chorus] x2
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying
DWe like F#myou
This is a game alrEeady won
The time has cC#ome
Stop trying

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Stop Trying

by Sia

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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F#m

Esus2

[Chorus]

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

[Verse 1]

D C#

Take a break

F#m E

You must be tired from the strain

D C#

Take a break

F#m E

And let us carry your pain

D C#

Please, slow down

F#m E

You are making my head spin

D C#

Please, slow down

F#m Esus2

You have all I have to give

[Chorus]

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

[Verse 2]

D C#

You don’t know

F#m E

You have everything you need

D C#

You won’t grow

F#m E

till you get down on your knees

D C#

Say goodbye

F#m E

and do not dissect your life

D C#

Say goodbye,

F#m Esus2

there’s no need to 'pologize

[Chorus]

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

[Solo]

A G E D

| | |

A G E C#

| | |

[Chorus] x2

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

D F#m

We like you

This is a game already won

The time has come

Stop trying

About Stop Trying Chords by Sia

Learn how to play Stop Trying by Sia with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stop Trying chords”, “Stop Trying guitar chords”, or “Sia Stop Trying chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Stop Trying chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stop Trying lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, F#m, E, C#, Esus2, A.

FAQ — Stop Trying by Sia

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Can I transpose "Stop Trying" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Stop Trying" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stop Trying"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Stop Trying" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Stop Trying" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stop Trying" by Sia with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Sia below.

What key is "Stop Trying" in?

The chords for "Stop Trying" show the original chord names (including D, F#m, E, C#, Esus2, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.