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capo 1
INTRO:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 1:
You have to sweaBmr
You've got love to love meA  
That will last foreverBm  
We must have a storyA  
With a happy ending
GI sDwear to never go awAay
And never put asGideD  
The things I'm gonna saEy
Cuz these are rules for us
CHORUS:
AUse your eyes only to look at me
BmUse your mouth only to kiss my lips
DWe are branches of the saAme old tEree
AYou can laugh only if you laugh at me
BmYou can cry only if you cry for me
DDon't forget that you're condemAned to mEe
Can't you sF#meeD  
You always F#mwereE  
You'll always bAe
INSTRUMENTAL:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 2:
You used to sBmay
I should see a doctorA  
Who would keep me busyBm  
Cuz a jealous womanA  
Never makes it easy
GAnd Dyou know I'll defArost
Whatever seems rGighDt
But it may take a whEile
Before I change the rules
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
(DIFFERENT ENDING)
Can't you F#mseeD  
You always F#mwereE  
You always F#mwere         D  F#m  E  
(END CHORD)
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Rules

by Shakira

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

capo 1

INTRO:

E, D, A, D 2x

VERSE 1:

You have to swear

You've got love to love me

That will last forever

We must have a story

With a happy ending

G D A

I swear to never go away

G D

And never put aside

The things I'm gonna say

Cuz these are rules for us

CHORUS:

Use your eyes only to look at me

Use your mouth only to kiss my lips

D A E

We are branches of the same old tree

You can laugh only if you laugh at me

You can cry only if you cry for me

D A E

Don't forget that you're condemned to me

F#m D

Can't you see

F#m E

You always were

You'll always be

INSTRUMENTAL:

E, D, A, D 2x

VERSE 2:

You used to say

I should see a doctor

Who would keep me busy

Cuz a jealous woman

Never makes it easy

G D A

And you know I'll defrost

G D

Whatever seems right

But it may take a while

Before I change the rules

REPEAT CHORUS 2X

(DIFFERENT ENDING)

F#m D

Can't you see

F#m E

You always were

F#m D F#m E

You always were

(END CHORD)

About Rules Chords by Shakira

Learn how to play Rules by Shakira with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rules chords”, “Rules guitar chords”, or “Shakira Rules 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 Rules chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rules lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D, A, Bm, G, F#m.

FAQ — Rules by Shakira

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Can I transpose "Rules" to a different key?

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

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Is "Rules" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Rules" in?

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