Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Forgiveness

Chords

4.873 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
 This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the  
 song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. 
 IF THIS WILL BE USED FOR COVER SONG FOR(YOUTUBE,ANY SITE)Pls include the TABS' 
                       LINK IN THE VIDEO DESCPITION.
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Title       :  Paramore - "Forgiveness"
Album       :  After Laughter
Transcriber :  Francis Sario
Site        :  https://www.facebook.com/francistwister.sario
Intro:  D   A   G4x
Verse:
DYou hurt me bad this timeA, no cGoming backD  A  G  
F#mAnd I cry 'till I couldn't cry, Ganother heart attack
F#mIf I lay on the floor, Gmaybe I'll Awake up
DAnd I don't pick up when you callA  
G'Cause your voice is a gunD  A  G  
F#mEvery word is a bullet hole
GShot a hole in the sun
F#mIf I never look up Gmaybe I'll never Anotice
Chorus:
And yDou, you Awant forgGivenessD  A  G  
But DI, I just cAan't do Git yetD  A  G  
Verse:
DThere's still a thread that runs Afrom your bGody to mineD  A  G  
And F#myou can't break what Gyou don't see, Aan invisible line
F#mIf I follow it down Gwould we just be Aalright?
But it Dcould take me all your life Ato Glearn to love  D  A  G  
How I tF#mhought I could love someoneG  
I haven't even begun
F#mIf it's all up to us Gwe might as well Agive up
Chorus: 
DAnd you, you wAant forgiGveness
D(I can barelAy hang on Gto myself)
DBut I, I can'At give yoGu that
D(I can't givAe you, I Gcan't give you that)
DAnd you, you wAant forgiGveness
D(I'm afraid thAat I'll hGave nothing left)
DBut I, I just Acan't do Git yet
D(I can't do, I Ajust canG't do it yet)
Interlude:  A   G4x
Bridge:
F#mDon't you go and gGet it twisted
F#mForgiving is not Gforgetting
F#mDon't you go and gBmet it twisted
AForgiving is not forgetting
No, it's Anot forgetting
No, I'll Anever forget it, no
Do Chorus 
And you, you want forgiveness
(I can barely hang on to myself)
But I, I can't give you that
(I can't give you, I can't give you that)
And you, you want forgiveness
(I'm afraid that I'll have nothing left)
But I, I just can't do it yet
(I can't do, I just can't do it yet)
End : D

The story behind the song

Paramore is an American rock band that formed in Franklin, Tennessee, in 2004. Since 2017, the band's lineup has included lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. "Forgiveness" appears on the release "100 Greatest: Chillout."

AI-written from these sources:Paramore — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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

Forgiveness

by Paramore

Lyrics & chords · Original key

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#

This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the

song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.

IF THIS WILL BE USED FOR COVER SONG FOR(YOUTUBE,ANY SITE)Pls include the TABS'

LINK IN THE VIDEO DESCPITION.

#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#

Title : Paramore - "Forgiveness"

Album : After Laughter

Transcriber : Francis Sario

Site : https://www.facebook.com/francistwister.sario

D A G

Intro: 4x

Verse:

D A G D A G

You hurt me bad this time, no coming back

F#m G

And I cry 'till I couldn't cry, another heart attack

F#m G A

If I lay on the floor, maybe I'll wake up

D A

And I don't pick up when you call

G D A G

'Cause your voice is a gun

F#m

Every word is a bullet hole

Shot a hole in the sun

F#m G A

If I never look up maybe I'll never notice

Chorus:

D A G D A G

And you, you want forgiveness

D A G D A G

But I, I just can't do it yet

Verse:

D A G D A G

There's still a thread that runs from your body to mine

F#m G A

And you can't break what you don't see, an invisible line

F#m G A

If I follow it down would we just be alright?

D A G D A G

But it could take me all your life to learn to love

F#m G

How I thought I could love someone

I haven't even begun

F#m G A

If it's all up to us we might as well give up

Chorus:

D A G

And you, you want forgiveness

D A G

(I can barely hang on to myself)

D A G

But I, I can't give you that

D A G

(I can't give you, I can't give you that)

D A G

And you, you want forgiveness

D A G

(I'm afraid that I'll have nothing left)

D A G

But I, I just can't do it yet

D A G

(I can't do, I just can't do it yet)

A G

Interlude: 4x

Bridge:

F#m G

Don't you go and get it twisted

F#m G

Forgiving is not forgetting

F#m Bm

Don't you go and get it twisted

Forgiving is not forgetting

No, it's not forgetting

No, I'll never forget it, no

Do Chorus

And you, you want forgiveness

(I can barely hang on to myself)

But I, I can't give you that

(I can't give you, I can't give you that)

And you, you want forgiveness

(I'm afraid that I'll have nothing left)

But I, I just can't do it yet

(I can't do, I just can't do it yet)

End : D

About Forgiveness Chords by Paramore

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

FAQ — Forgiveness by Paramore

How do I play "Forgiveness" by Paramore on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Forgiveness" by Paramore 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 "Forgiveness" by Paramore free?

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

Can I transpose "Forgiveness" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Forgiveness"?

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

Is "Forgiveness" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Forgiveness" in?

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