Now playing

Iou

Chords

4.83 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

IOU - Lucy Spraggan
From the Album "We are"  released 2015
Original Key:  B
Tuning standard: EADGBe
Capo IV
Play G as EADGBe
          320033
The silent breaks in the song are marked  /---/. No chord is marked NC
[Intro]
G   G/F# F C
/---/
[Verse 1]
GDublin by the neon lights
GThe G/F#time we stopped to watch that fight
G/F#You aFsked me if I'd fight someone for Cyou
/---/
N.C.
No
[Verse 2]
GWay were you s'posed to see
GPast G/F#cocktail drinks at the trinity
G/F#You were Ffar too fucking into me, so I'm Cgone
/---/
[Chorus]
 DYou can go Gdown
 DBut just don't Gfall
 DThere's a reason Emwhy I built these CwallsD  
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-E
GIf you want Dto
EmYou can come and Csee me
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-E
[Verse]
GMy best friend called you psycho-eyes
G'Cause you G/F#broke up at half-past five 
G/F#InsteFad of me and you think that's oCkay
/---/
N.C.    
It's not
[Verse]
GGlad that I run hot and cold
GI G/F#just don't wanna be involved
G/F#With Fsomeone as irrational as Cme
/---/
[Chorus]
 DYou can go Gdown
 DJust don't Gfall
 DThere's a reason Emwhy I built these CwallsD  
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-E
GIf you want Dto
EmYou can come and Csee me
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-E
[Outro]
GStupid hats and photo booths
DWine glasses and brand-new shoes
EmTrips to other countries that I'm Cticking off my list
GHotel rooms, Do not disturb, Dleg tattoos, a glass of Verve
EmYou don't need to ask the names of Call the lips I've kissed 
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-E
GIf you want Dto
EmYou can come and Csee me
GI-O-DU
EmN-O-L-O-CV-EG  

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Iou

by Lucy Spraggan

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 4 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

IOU - Lucy Spraggan

From the Album "We are" released 2015

Original Key: B

Tuning standard: EADGBe

Capo IV

Play G as EADGBe

320033

The silent breaks in the song are marked /---/. No chord is marked NC

[Intro]

G G/F# F C

/---/

[Verse 1]

Dublin by the neon lights

G G/F#

The time we stopped to watch that fight

G/F# F C

You asked me if I'd fight someone for you

/---/

N.C.

[Verse 2]

Way were you s'posed to see

G G/F#

Past cocktail drinks at the trinity

G/F# F C

You were far too fucking into me, so I'm gone

/---/

[Chorus]

D G

You can go down

D G

But just don't fall

D Em C D

There's a reason why I built these walls

G D

I-O-U

Em C

N-O-L-O-V-E

G D

If you want to

Em C

You can come and see me

G D

I-O-U

Em C

N-O-L-O-V-E

[Verse]

My best friend called you psycho-eyes

G G/F#

'Cause you broke up at half-past five

G/F# F C

Instead of me and you think that's okay

/---/

N.C.

It's not

[Verse]

Glad that I run hot and cold

G G/F#

I just don't wanna be involved

G/F# F C

With someone as irrational as me

/---/

[Chorus]

D G

You can go down

D G

Just don't fall

D Em C D

There's a reason why I built these walls

G D

I-O-U

Em C

N-O-L-O-V-E

G D

If you want to

Em C

You can come and see me

G D

I-O-U

Em C

N-O-L-O-V-E

[Outro]

Stupid hats and photo booths

Wine glasses and brand-new shoes

Em C

Trips to other countries that I'm ticking off my list

G D

Hotel rooms, Do not disturb, leg tattoos, a glass of Verve

Em C

You don't need to ask the names of all the lips I've kissed

G D

I-O-U

Em C

N-O-L-O-V-E

G D

If you want to

Em C

You can come and see me

G D

I-O-U

Em C G

N-O-L-O-V-E

About Iou Chords by Lucy Spraggan

Learn how to play Iou by Lucy Spraggan with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Iou chords”, “Iou guitar chords”, or “Lucy Spraggan Iou 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 Iou chords and for experienced players who want accurate Iou lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, G/F#, F, C, D.

FAQ — Iou by Lucy Spraggan

How do I play "Iou" by Lucy Spraggan on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Iou" by Lucy Spraggan 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 "Iou" by Lucy Spraggan free?

Yes. The chords for "Iou" by Lucy Spraggan are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Iou" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Iou"?

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

Is "Iou" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Iou" in?

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