Hello

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Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

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Step 1 / 5Position: 1
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
Capo 1
(Instead of strumming you can also fingerpick the chords once like this:)
e|-Em---G---D---C---Bm--|
B|-0--0--3--1--3-|
G|-0--0--2--0--4-|
D|-2--0--0--2--4-|
A|-------0--3--2-|
E|-0--3----------|
[Intro]
Em G D C
[Verse 1]
HellEmo, Git's mDeC  
I was wEmondering if Gafter all these yDears
You'd like to mCeet, to go Emover GeverythDingC  
They say that tEmime's supposed to hGeal ya
But I ain't dDone much hCealing
[Verse 2]
HellEmo, Gcan you hDear meC?
I'm in CEmalifornia drGeaming about whDo we used to bCe
When we were yEmounger Gand frDeeC  
I've fEmorgotten how it fGelt before the wDorld fell at our fCeet
[Pre-Chorus]
There's such a dEmifferDence betwBmeen Cus
And a mEmilliDon mCiles
[Chorus]
HEmello from thCe other sGideD  
I mEmust've called a thCousand tGimes D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for everythGing that I've dDone
But when I cEmall you nCever sGeem to be hDome
HEmello from thCe outsGideD  
At lEmeast I can say thCat I've trGied D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for brGeaking your hDeart
But it don't mattEmer, it clCearly doesn't tGear you apDart anymEmoreG  D  C  
[Verse 3]
HellEmo, Ghow Dare yCou?
It's so tEmypical of mGe to talk abDout myself, CI'm sorry
I hEmope Gthat you're wDellC  
Did you Emever make it Gout of that town where nDothing ever hCappened?
[Pre-Chorus]
It's no sEmecret Dthat the bBmoth of Cus are rEmunning Dout of tCime
[Chorus]
So Emhello from Cthe other sGideD  
I mEmust've called a thCousand tGimes D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for everythGing that I've dDone
But when I cEmall you nCever sGeem to be hDome
HEmello from thCe outsGideD  
At lEmeast I can say thCat I've trGied D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for brGeaking your hDeart
But it don't mattEmer, it clCearly doesn't tGear you apDart anymEmoreC  
[Bridge]
ODoooGohh, anymEmoreC  
ODoooGohh, anymEmoreC  
ODoooGohh, anymEmoreC  
AnymDoreG  
[Chorus]
HEmello from thCe other sGideD  
I mEmust've called a thCousand tGimes D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for everythGing that I've dDone
But when I cEmall you nCever sGeem to be hDome
HEmello from thCe outsGideD  
At lEmeast I cCan say that I've trGied D  
To tell yEmou I'm sCorry, for brGeaking your hDeart
But it don't mattEmer, it clCearly doesn't tGear you apDart anymEmore G  D  C  Em  

The story behind the song

"Hello" is a piano ballad with soul influences, released as the lead single from Adele's third studio album, 25. Co-written by Adele and the album's producer, Greg Kurstin, the song explores themes of nostalgia and regret. It was recorded in Metropolis Studios, London, and upon its release, it quickly garnered critical acclaim for its lyrics, production, and Adele's vocal performance.

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About Hello Chords by Adele

Learn how to play Hello by Adele with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hello chords”, “Hello guitar chords”, or “Adele Hello 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 Hello chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hello lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, D, C, Bm, B.

FAQ — Hello by Adele

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