Now playing

Confessional

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Cm Bb Am Gm
Cm Bb Am Gm
Gm
Gm        Gbm
Gm
Gm        Gbm
[Verse 1]
 GmN.C.
   Just don't know what to say
Gm(I'm tongue-tied, I'm a scatterbGbmrain)
 GmN.C.
   Can't eat can't sleep these days
Gm(Staring out past the milky way)Gbm  
GmMy head spins my heart explodes
Gm(I'm a sheep in these wolves cloGbmthes)
GmSenses on overload
[Chorus 1]
CmThese are my Bbconfessions
AmI'll write them on tGmhe wall
CmObsessed with my Bbobsessions
AmI'm not surprised at Gmall
CmIn need of some Bbdirection
AmSome expensive theraGmpy
I Dempty out my pockets but
N.C.
the best things in life are free
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
[Verse 2]
  GmN.C.
    Just don't know what to say
Gm(Oh god make it all go Gbmaway)
GmI can't love can't hate these days
Gm(Damn, I just wanna be enteGbmrtained)
GmI've been high and I've been low
Gm(the devil's here to take mGbmy soul)
GmCan't take this anymore
[Chorus 2]
CmThese are my Bbconfessions
AmI'll write them on tGmhe wall
CmObsessed with my Bbobsessions
AmI'm not surprised at Gmall
CmIn need of some Bbdirection
AmSome expensive theraGmpy
I Dempty out my pockets but
N.C.
the best things in life are free
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
[Bridge]
EbOut there in the Cmdistance, a sBbunriseBb/C  Bb/D  
EbOnly for a momentCm, I'll rest tBbhese eyesBb/C  Bb/D  
EbOh I see what I'vCme done and itBb's a shamBb/CeBb/D  
EbOh I see no ones Cmwon
It's just a GmgameGbm  
[Chorus 3]
CmThese are my Bbconfessions
AmI'll write them on tGmhe wall
CmObsessed with my Bbobsessions
AmI'm not surprised at Gmall
CmIn need of some Bbdirection
AmSome expensive theraGmpy
I Dempty out my pockets but
N.C.
the best things in life are free
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
    Gm(These are my confessGbmions)
Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba
GmBa-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-Gbmdum bum ba
Gm

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 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

Confessional

by Raine Maida

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gbm

Bb/C

Bb/D

[Intro]

Cm Bb Am Gm

Gm Gbm

[Verse 1]

N.C.

Just don't know what to say

Gm Gbm

(I'm tongue-tied, I'm a scatterbrain)

N.C.

Can't eat can't sleep these days

Gm Gbm

(Staring out past the milky way)

My head spins my heart explodes

Gm Gbm

(I'm a sheep in these wolves clothes)

Senses on overload

[Chorus 1]

Cm Bb

These are my confessions

Am Gm

I'll write them on the wall

Cm Bb

Obsessed with my obsessions

Am Gm

I'm not surprised at all

Cm Bb

In need of some direction

Am Gm

Some expensive therapy

I empty out my pockets but

N.C.

the best things in life are free

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

[Verse 2]

N.C.

Just don't know what to say

Gm Gbm

(Oh god make it all go away)

I can't love can't hate these days

Gm Gbm

(Damn, I just wanna be entertained)

I've been high and I've been low

Gm Gbm

(the devil's here to take my soul)

Can't take this anymore

[Chorus 2]

Cm Bb

These are my confessions

Am Gm

I'll write them on the wall

Cm Bb

Obsessed with my obsessions

Am Gm

I'm not surprised at all

Cm Bb

In need of some direction

Am Gm

Some expensive therapy

I empty out my pockets but

N.C.

the best things in life are free

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

[Bridge]

Eb Cm Bb Bb/C Bb/D

Out there in the distance, a sunrise

Eb Cm Bb Bb/C Bb/D

Only for a moment, I'll rest these eyes

Eb Cm Bb Bb/C Bb/D

Oh I see what I've done and it's a shame

Eb Cm

Oh I see no ones won

Gm Gbm

It's just a game

[Chorus 3]

Cm Bb

These are my confessions

Am Gm

I'll write them on the wall

Cm Bb

Obsessed with my obsessions

Am Gm

I'm not surprised at all

Cm Bb

In need of some direction

Am Gm

Some expensive therapy

I empty out my pockets but

N.C.

the best things in life are free

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

(These are my confessions)

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

Gm Gbm

Ba-da ba ba ba ba bah ba-dum bum ba

About Confessional Chords by Raine Maida

Learn how to play Confessional by Raine Maida with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Confessional chords”, “Confessional guitar chords”, or “Raine Maida Confessional 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 Confessional chords and for experienced players who want accurate Confessional lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cm, Bb, Am, Gm, Gbm, C.

FAQ — Confessional by Raine Maida

How do I play "Confessional" by Raine Maida on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Confessional" by Raine Maida 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 "Confessional" by Raine Maida free?

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

Can I transpose "Confessional" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Confessional"?

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

Is "Confessional" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Confessional" in?

The chords for "Confessional" show the original chord names (including Cm, Bb, Am, Gm, Gbm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.