Now playing

Words

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
Em  Em  Em  B11  Em
    Em      Em      Em       B11    EmAaah
[Verse 1]
EmThese words working do they  Emwork for you is there
EmSomething wrong between us is there Emsomething I can do is there
B11Some way I can take back all the B11times you threw away been
EmBurning up the decade when you Emshoulda seized the day I
[Verse 2]
EmWonder why I'm talking 'cos I'm Emtalking all the time will you
EmEver get the message and just Emleave it all behind the
B11Conversation's trivial but B11trivial is fine when
EmHeld up to the light  Emdo you
[Pre-Chorus]
AmThink my personality is Emwritten in stone are you
B11Positively certain that you Emknow what you've been shown I'm a
AmSnapshot of the person that you Emthink I ought to be now
B11Give it up give it up B11give it up I been the
[Chorus]
EmLeader I been the Emfollower I been the Emdreamer I been the Emwallower I take the
C7High road I take the C7low road I don't Awanna be your Bbmother I been
EmDown boys I been Emdown boys been Emright to the topEm  
C7When you hear me C7comin' you can Ahear a pin dropBb  
    Em      Em      Em        B11     EmAah didn't
[Verse 3]
EmMean to be annoying didn't Emmean to make a mess never
EmMeant to cast a shadow but it's Emleading me to stress the
B11Shrapnel from your heart is B11buried in my chest and it's
EmNot all Emme do you
[Pre-Chorus]
AmThink my personality is Emwritten in stone are you
B11Positively certain that you Emknow what you've been shown I'm a
AmSnapshot of the person that you Emthink I ought to be now
B11Give it up give it up B11give it up I been the
[Chorus]
EmLeader I been the Emfollower I been the Emdreamer I been the Emwallower I take the
C7High road I take the C7low road I don't Awanna be your Bbmother I been
EmDown boys I been Emdown boys been Emright to the topEm  
C7When you hear me C7comin' you can Ahear a pin droBbp
[Bridge]
LEmat daCah dEmat ah-lat Cdaah Emdat ah-laCt daah doh-di-doh-dow-dow
LEmat daCah dEmat ah-lat Cdaah Emdat ah-laCt daah doh-di-doh-dow-dow
EmDoh     Em       Em        B11  Emooh I been the
[Chorus]
EmLeader I been the Emfollower I been the Emdreamer I been the Emwallower I take the
C7High road I take the C7low road I don't Awanna be your Bbmother I been
EmDown boys I been Emdown boys been Emright to the topEm  
C7When you hear me C7comin' you can Ahear a pin dropBb  
[Bridge]
    EmLeader  CI been the Emfollower    C       Em       Coh I been the
    EmLeader  CI been the Emfollower    C       Em       Coh I been the
    EmLeader  CI been the EmfollowerC  Em  C  
[Outro]
Em  Em  Em  B11  Em

All chords in this song (7)

🎸 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

Words

by Kate Miller-Heidke

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

B11

[Intro]

Em Em Em B11 Em

Aaah

[Verse 1]

Em Em

These words working do they work for you is there

Em Em

Something wrong between us is there something I can do is there

B11 B11

Some way I can take back all the times you threw away been

Em Em

Burning up the decade when you shoulda seized the day I

[Verse 2]

Em Em

Wonder why I'm talking 'cos I'm talking all the time will you

Em Em

Ever get the message and just leave it all behind the

B11 B11

Conversation's trivial but trivial is fine when

Em Em

Held up to the light do you

[Pre-Chorus]

Am Em

Think my personality is written in stone are you

B11 Em

Positively certain that you know what you've been shown I'm a

Am Em

Snapshot of the person that you think I ought to be now

B11 B11

Give it up give it up give it up I been the

[Chorus]

Em Em Em Em

Leader I been the follower I been the dreamer I been the wallower I take the

C7 C7 A Bb

High road I take the low road I don't wanna be your mother I been

Em Em Em Em

Down boys I been down boys been right to the top

C7 C7 A Bb

When you hear me comin' you can hear a pin drop

Em Em Em B11 Em

Aah didn't

[Verse 3]

Em Em

Mean to be annoying didn't mean to make a mess never

Em Em

Meant to cast a shadow but it's leading me to stress the

B11 B11

Shrapnel from your heart is buried in my chest and it's

Em Em

Not all me do you

[Pre-Chorus]

Am Em

Think my personality is written in stone are you

B11 Em

Positively certain that you know what you've been shown I'm a

Am Em

Snapshot of the person that you think I ought to be now

B11 B11

Give it up give it up give it up I been the

[Chorus]

Em Em Em Em

Leader I been the follower I been the dreamer I been the wallower I take the

C7 C7 A Bb

High road I take the low road I don't wanna be your mother I been

Em Em Em Em

Down boys I been down boys been right to the top

C7 C7 A Bb

When you hear me comin' you can hear a pin drop

[Bridge]

Em C Em C Em C

Lat daah dat ah-lat daah dat ah-lat daah doh-di-doh-dow-dow

Em C Em C Em C

Lat daah dat ah-lat daah dat ah-lat daah doh-di-doh-dow-dow

Em Em Em B11 Em

Doh ooh I been the

[Chorus]

Em Em Em Em

Leader I been the follower I been the dreamer I been the wallower I take the

C7 C7 A Bb

High road I take the low road I don't wanna be your mother I been

Em Em Em Em

Down boys I been down boys been right to the top

C7 C7 A Bb

When you hear me comin' you can hear a pin drop

[Bridge]

Em C Em C Em C

Leader I been the follower oh I been the

Em C Em C Em C

Leader I been the follower oh I been the

Em C Em C Em C

Leader I been the follower

[Outro]

Em Em Em B11 Em

About Words Chords by Kate Miller-Heidke

Learn how to play Words by Kate Miller-Heidke with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Words chords”, “Words guitar chords”, or “Kate Miller-Heidke Words 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 Words chords and for experienced players who want accurate Words lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, B11, Am, C7, A, Bb.

FAQ — Words by Kate Miller-Heidke

How do I play "Words" by Kate Miller-Heidke on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Words" by Kate Miller-Heidke 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 "Words" by Kate Miller-Heidke free?

Yes. The chords for "Words" by Kate Miller-Heidke are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Words" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Words"?

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

Is "Words" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Words" by Kate Miller-Heidke with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kate Miller-Heidke below.

What key is "Words" in?

The chords for "Words" show the original chord names (including Em, B11, Am, C7, A, Bb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.