Now playing

Mean What I Mean

Chords

4.53 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

BmI shouldn't have to Dexplain, Emit's so Gsimple
BmBut I'm doing Dyou a EmfavGour
BmIt seems you lost Dyour brain, Emno Gsignal
BmSo I lay iDt on Emthe Gtable
BmNot this Dtime, Emdon't act Gblind
BmI know you've seen Dthe signs, don't wanna Emread Gthem
BmIt's not Dfine, Emit's not Gokay
BmAll you gotta Ddo right Emnow is Glisten
BmI mean what I mean when I Dsay so
EmNot tryna be mean when GI say no
BmSo don't play a Dfool and Emtwist my Grules
BmI mean what I mean when I Dsay so
EmNot tryna be mean when GI say no
 BmD...                  Em           G  
So trust me, I mean what I mean

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 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

Mean What I Mean

by AlunaGeorge

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bm D Em G

I shouldn't have to explain, it's so simple

Bm D Em G

But I'm doing you a favour

Bm D Em G

It seems you lost your brain, no signal

Bm D Em G

So I lay it on the table

Bm D Em G

Not this time, don't act blind

Bm D Em G

I know you've seen the signs, don't wanna read them

Bm D Em G

It's not fine, it's not okay

Bm D Em G

All you gotta do right now is listen

Bm D

I mean what I mean when I say so

Em G

Not tryna be mean when I say no

Bm D Em G

So don't play a fool and twist my rules

Bm D

I mean what I mean when I say so

Em G

Not tryna be mean when I say no

Bm Em G

D...

So trust me, I mean what I mean

About Mean What I Mean Chords by AlunaGeorge

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

FAQ — Mean What I Mean by AlunaGeorge

How do I play "Mean What I Mean" by AlunaGeorge on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Mean What I Mean" by AlunaGeorge 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 "Mean What I Mean" by AlunaGeorge free?

Yes. The chords for "Mean What I Mean" by AlunaGeorge are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Mean What I Mean" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Mean What I Mean"?

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

Is "Mean What I Mean" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Mean What I Mean" in?

The chords for "Mean What I Mean" show the original chord names (including Bm, D, Em, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.