Now playing

The Difference

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Bmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Key: B  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
     Bx24442
   Ebmx68876
   G#m466444
    F#244322
     E022100
   C#mx46654
Intro: C(hold)
then  B   Ebm   G#m    F#x2
Verse 1:
  BNow you've come this Ebmfar 
to prove a G#mpoint
that F#never made much Bsense
swallow this Ebmdown 
like all your G#mpills
now you're F#choking on your 
Bwords that Ebmfollow 
G#mme to F#my sleep
Bwide aEbmwake and 
     G#m  F#(hold)
I can't feel it
Chorus::
Of Eall these things 
I should have F#said
but never got to
  EI would have never 
led you F#on because 
(hold)
that's the difference
Post Chorus:
  B      Ebm     G#mcoz that's 
            F#   B   Ebm   G#mF#(Hold)
the difference
Verse 2:
  Btake back your 
Ebmknife caught in my G#mback
don't F#worry I'll be Bfine
just like old Ebmfriends 
like ones we G#mhate
for F#everything you've Bdone 
to Ebmme am G#mi still F#breathing
Bwide aEbmwake and G#mI can't F#feel it
(Repeat Chorus)
Breakdown:
  B      Ebm     G#myeah that's 
F#the differenceB  Ebm  G#m  F#  
Bridge:
you can Etry and try try 
to get the F#best of me
Etry and try try to 
make F#this complete
but to G#mme theres 
something more to C#mme
than I have seen to Eme
theres something more to  F#me
Verse 3:
  BNow you've come this Ebmfar 
to prove a G#mpoint
that F#never made much Bsense
swallow this Ebmdown 
                  G#m  F#(Hold)
like all your   pills
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
  B      Ebm     G#myeah that's 
            F#   B   Ebm   G#m  F#(hold)
the difference

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

The Difference

by Count the Stars

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Ebm

G#m

C#m

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

x24442

Ebm

x68876

G#m

466444

244322

022100

C#m

x46654

Intro: (hold)

B Ebm G#m F#

then x2

Verse 1:

B Ebm

Now you've come this far

G#m

to prove a point

F# B

that never made much sense

Ebm

swallow this down

G#m

like all your pills

now you're choking on your

B Ebm

words that follow

G#m F#

me to my sleep

B Ebm

wide awake and

G#m F#

(hold)

I can't feel it

Chorus::

Of all these things

I should have said

but never got to

I would have never

led you on because

(hold)

that's the difference

Post Chorus:

B Ebm G#m

coz that's

F# B Ebm G#m

F#(Hold)

the difference

Verse 2:

take back your

Ebm G#m

knife caught in my back

F# B

don't worry I'll be fine

Ebm

just like old friends

G#m

like ones we hate

F# B

for everything you've done

Ebm G#m F#

to me am i still breathing

B Ebm G#m F#

wide awake and I can't feel it

(Repeat Chorus)

Breakdown:

B Ebm G#m

yeah that's

F# B Ebm G#m F#

the difference

Bridge:

you can try and try try

to get the best of me

try and try try to

make this complete

G#m

but to me theres

C#m

something more to me

than I have seen to me

theres something more to me

Verse 3:

B Ebm

Now you've come this far

G#m

to prove a point

F# B

that never made much sense

Ebm

swallow this down

G#m F#

(Hold)

like all your pills

(Repeat Chorus)

Outro:

B Ebm G#m

yeah that's

F# B Ebm G#m F#

(hold)

the difference

About The Difference Chords by Count the Stars

Learn how to play The Difference by Count the Stars with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Difference chords”, “The Difference guitar chords”, or “Count the Stars The Difference 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 The Difference chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Difference lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, Ebm, G#m, F#, E, C#m.

FAQ — The Difference by Count the Stars

How do I play "The Difference" by Count the Stars on guitar?

Open the free chords for "The Difference" by Count the Stars on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "The Difference" by Count the Stars free?

Yes. The chords for "The Difference" by Count the Stars are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "The Difference" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "The Difference"?

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

Is "The Difference" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "The Difference" by Count the Stars with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Count the Stars below.

What key is "The Difference" in?

The chords for "The Difference" show the original chord names (including B, Ebm, G#m, F#, E, C#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.