Now playing

Stronger Than Me

Chords

4.43 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[INTRO Stronger Than Me] 
D D A   D D A     D BM A
[Verse 1]
DSo you cEmlosed your eyes in the Gmorning
DYou said you Emwant to start smoking Gagain
DYou said you had that dEmream last night
GOf the stranger in your room
DYou said you Emwant to start making new frGiends
Well EmI'd found some Apeace
And yEmou want reAlease
You must be stronger than mDe
[Refrain]
DI don't know how you can take it
InvDest your heart and then you break it
GI don't know how G/F#you can set it Emfree
You must be stronger than mDe
DSet it up but it's not perfect
DTear it down 'cause it's not worth it
If soBmmeone else can lAight your mystGery
They must be stronger than Dme
A D D A D D A
[Verse 2]
DSo I cEmlosed my eyes at mGidnight
DCindereEmlla must go hGome
DBut the map was buEmrned
And I've Gtaken a wrong turn
ADnd I fEmound myself alGone
EmI'm tired of this Awar
EmI don't want to fight no mAore
You must be stronger thGan Dme
[Refrain]
DI don't know how you can take itD  
InDvest your heart and then you break it
GI don't know how G/F#you can set it fEmree
You must be stronger than mDe
DSet it up but it's not perfect
DTear it down 'cause it's not worth it
If sBmomeone else can lGight your mAystGery
They Gmust be stronger than Dme
Em D G A Em
[Verse 3]
DSo it's too late then
BmYou could have told me when
LGiving died and passion liedEm  
NDow you're a refugeBme
WDell if it's what you need
RGun away from the truth you seEme
You must be stronger than Dme
[Refrain]
DI don't know how you can take it
InvDest your heart and then you break it
GI don't know how G/F#you can set it Emfree
You must be stronger than mDe
DSet it up but it's not perfect
DTear it down 'cause it's not worth it
If sBmomeone else can light your mAystGery
They must be stronger -
If sBmomeone else can liAght your mysterGy
They must be stronger than mDeA  D  D  A  D  D  A  D  D  A  
TDhey must be stronger than meBm  A  D  

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

Stronger Than Me

by Melissa Etheridge

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

[INTRO Stronger Than Me]

D D A D D A D BM A

[Verse 1]

D Em G

So you closed your eyes in the morning

D Em G

You said you want to start smoking again

D Em

You said you had that dream last night

Of the stranger in your room

D Em G

You said you want to start making new friends

Em A

Well I'd found some peace

Em A

And you want release

You must be stronger than me

[Refrain]

I don't know how you can take it

Invest your heart and then you break it

G G/F# Em

I don't know how you can set it free

You must be stronger than me

Set it up but it's not perfect

Tear it down 'cause it's not worth it

Bm A G

If someone else can light your mystery

They must be stronger than me

A D D A D D A

[Verse 2]

D Em G

So I closed my eyes at midnight

D Em G

Cinderella must go home

D Em

But the map was burned

And I've taken a wrong turn

D Em G

And I found myself alone

Em A

I'm tired of this war

Em A

I don't want to fight no more

G D

You must be stronger than me

[Refrain]

D D

I don't know how you can take it

Invest your heart and then you break it

G G/F# Em

I don't know how you can set it free

You must be stronger than me

Set it up but it's not perfect

Tear it down 'cause it's not worth it

Bm G A G

If someone else can light your mystery

G D

They must be stronger than me

Em D G A Em

[Verse 3]

So it's too late then

You could have told me when

G Em

Living died and passion lied

D Bm

Now you're a refugee

Well if it's what you need

G Em

Run away from the truth you see

You must be stronger than me

[Refrain]

I don't know how you can take it

Invest your heart and then you break it

G G/F# Em

I don't know how you can set it free

You must be stronger than me

Set it up but it's not perfect

Tear it down 'cause it's not worth it

Bm A G

If someone else can light your mystery

They must be stronger -

Bm A G

If someone else can light your mystery

D A D D A D D A D D A

They must be stronger than me

D Bm A D

They must be stronger than me

About Stronger Than Me Chords by Melissa Etheridge

Learn how to play Stronger Than Me by Melissa Etheridge with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Stronger Than Me chords”, “Stronger Than Me guitar chords”, or “Melissa Etheridge Stronger Than Me 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 Stronger Than Me chords and for experienced players who want accurate Stronger Than Me lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, BM, Em, G, G/F#.

FAQ — Stronger Than Me by Melissa Etheridge

How do I play "Stronger Than Me" by Melissa Etheridge on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Stronger Than Me" by Melissa Etheridge 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 "Stronger Than Me" by Melissa Etheridge free?

Yes. The chords for "Stronger Than Me" by Melissa Etheridge are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Stronger Than Me" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Stronger Than Me"?

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

Is "Stronger Than Me" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Stronger Than Me" by Melissa Etheridge with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Melissa Etheridge below.

What key is "Stronger Than Me" in?

The chords for "Stronger Than Me" show the original chord names (including D, A, BM, Em, G, G/F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.