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Easier - 5 Seconds of Summer
Note:
You can optionally play a C chord after the Gm. 
[Intro]
Dm         F       C    Bb      Gm
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know you don't want it any other way
[Verse 1]
  DmWhy do we always gotta run Faway?
And we wind up in the same Cplace
It's like we're looking for the same Bbthing
Same Gmthing, yeah
  DmYeah, do we really gotta do this Fnow?
Right here with all your friends Caround
In the morning, we can work it Bbout
Work it Gmout
[Pre-Chorus]
  DmI love you so much that I Fhate you
CRight now, it's so hard to Bbblame you
'Cause you're so damn beautGmiful
GmYou're so damn beautiful
[Chorus]
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know that you're always gonna stay the same
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
                                           Gm      Dm(pause)
And you know you don't want it any other way
[Verse 2]
  Every time that you say you're gonna Fleave
That's when you Cget the very best of Bbme
You know we need it like the air we Gmbreathe
GmAir we breathe, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
  DmI love you so much that I Fhate you (oh)
CRight now, it's so hard to Bbblame you (oh)
'Cause you're so damn Gmbeautiful (oh)
GmYou're so damn beautiful (oh)
[Chorus]
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know that you're always gonna stay the same
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know you don't want it any other way
[Bridge]
The Fhardest Cpart of Bball (BbmDa-da-da-dum-da-da)
Is that we're Fonly Cbuilt to Bbfall (Is it easier?)
[Chorus]
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo?
I don't wanna Cknow, oh (oh)
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know that you're always gonna stay the same (Is it easier?)
   DmIs it easier to stay? Is it easier to Fgo? (Yeah)
I don't wanna Cknow, oh (oh)
But BbI know that I'm never, ever gonna change
And Gmyou know you don't want it any other way
[Outro]
  DmI love you so much that I Fhate you (oh)
CRight now, it's so hard to Bbblame you (oh)
'Cause you're so damn beautiDmful (oh)

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The story behind the song

This song by 5 Seconds of Summer draws inspiration from the synth-heavy sounds of 80s and 90s groups like Depeche Mode, creating a dark atmosphere. It was released as the lead single from their album Calm. The band, known for their pop-rock sound, has achieved significant international success since their formation in 2011. Playing this song, you can lean into its moody, electronic-tinged energy.

AI-written from these sources:Easier (5 Seconds of Summer song) — Wikipedia ↗5 Seconds of Summer — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Easier

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Bbm

Easier - 5 Seconds of Summer

Note:

You can optionally play a C chord after the Gm.

[Intro]

Dm F C Bb Gm

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know you don't want it any other way

[Verse 1]

Dm F

Why do we always gotta run away?

And we wind up in the same place

It's like we're looking for the same thing

Same thing, yeah

Dm F

Yeah, do we really gotta do this now?

Right here with all your friends around

In the morning, we can work it out

Work it out

[Pre-Chorus]

Dm F

I love you so much that I hate you

C Bb

Right now, it's so hard to blame you

'Cause you're so damn beautiful

You're so damn beautiful

[Chorus]

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know that you're always gonna stay the same

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

Gm Dm

(pause)

And you know you don't want it any other way

[Verse 2]

Every time that you say you're gonna leave

C Bb

That's when you get the very best of me

You know we need it like the air we breathe

Air we breathe, yeah

[Pre-Chorus]

Dm F

I love you so much that I hate you (oh)

C Bb

Right now, it's so hard to blame you (oh)

'Cause you're so damn beautiful (oh)

You're so damn beautiful (oh)

[Chorus]

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know that you're always gonna stay the same

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know you don't want it any other way

[Bridge]

F C Bb Bbm

The hardest part of all (Da-da-da-dum-da-da)

F C Bb

Is that we're only built to fall (Is it easier?)

[Chorus]

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go?

I don't wanna know, oh (oh)

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know that you're always gonna stay the same (Is it easier?)

Dm F

Is it easier to stay? Is it easier to go? (Yeah)

I don't wanna know, oh (oh)

But I know that I'm never, ever gonna change

And you know you don't want it any other way

[Outro]

Dm F

I love you so much that I hate you (oh)

C Bb

Right now, it's so hard to blame you (oh)

'Cause you're so damn beautiful (oh)

About Easier Chords by 5 Seconds of Summer

Learn how to play Easier by 5 Seconds of Summer with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Easier chords”, “Easier guitar chords”, or “5 Seconds of Summer Easier 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 Easier chords and for experienced players who want accurate Easier lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Gm, Dm, F, Bb, Bbm.

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