Now playing

Different As Can Be

Chords

3.59 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Eminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/31

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 31Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuning: normal
Intro:     
  1   2   3   4    1   2   3   4    1   2   3    4    1   2   3   4
e|--33-x33-x33-x33|--55-x55-x55-x5-|--77-x77-x9p7-x77|--33-x330000----|
B|--33-x33-x33-x33|--33-x77-x77-x7-|--88-x88-x8 8-x88|--33-x333333----|
G|--00-x00-x00-x00|--22-x55-x55-x5-|--77-x77-x7 7-x77|--44-x445555----|
D|--00-x00-x00-x00|0-00-x77-x77-x7-|--99-x99-x9 9-x99|--55-x554444----|
A|--22-x22-x22-x22|-----x55-x55-x6-|7-77-x77-x7 7-x77|--55-x555555----|
E|3-33-x33-x33-x33|----------------|----------- -----|3-33-x33--------|
Note: 
Instead of the single notes you can play the lower strings of the chord.
E.g. instead of only the G in the first chord play G and the B or even the D.
That makes it alot easier to play without a pick.
The rythm:
One hyphen is the sixtienth part of the 4 beat measure. You will want to
silence the strings before each beat of the 4 beat (1 2 3 4 as noted).
This is the way i play it, without the fancy stuff Darren puts in and without
the Louis Armstrong part inbetween.
Chords:
                E A D G B e
G (Var1)        3 2 0 0 3 3
G (Var2)        3 5 5 4 3 3
D               x x 0 2 3 2
Em7 (Var1)      0 2 2 0 3 3
Em7 (Var2)      x 7 9 7 8 7
Cadd9           x 3 2 0 3 3
D7add9 (?)      x 5 4 5 3 0
G(2)You won't sleep on your tummy
DYou won't sleep on your back
Em7(1)                            Cadd9  
We're quite a kooky couple you'll agree
G(1)
We share some hands and fingers
DAnd yet the feeling lingers
Em7(2)                           
We're just about as different as
G(2)         D7add9 (like the last measure of the intro)
anyone could be
G(2)You like plotting a garden 
Dand I like plotting to kill
Em7(1)
You think that you should rule the world
Cadd9I think books are a thrill!
G(1)
Sipping tea by the fires swell
DPushing people in is fun as well
Em7(2)
I like folding all my ties
                     G(2)D7add9
And you have no friends, hey thats a surprise
G(2)I guess it's plain to see
Dwhen you look at you and me
Em7(1)
we're different
Cadd9different as can
G(1)
be. It's plain to see
Dwhen you look at you and me
Em7(1)
we're different
Cadd9different as can 
                    G(2)D7add9
be
G(2)Youre a sissy, a twat a girl!
DIm the darkest of lords!
Em7(1)
Im the brightest professor here
Cadd9I've won several awards
G(1)
My new world is about to unfold
DYou got beat by a two year old
Em7(2)
I'll kill him this time through and through
                       G(2)D7add9
Or you might just give him another tattoo
G(2)You really must agree
Dwhen you look at you and me
Em7(1)
were different
Cadd9different as can-
G(1)
Ill rise again and Ill
Drule the world. But
Em7(1)
you must help me re-
Cadd9new
G(1)
For when our plan succeeds - Prevails!
DPart of that world goes to you
Em7(1)
When I rule the world I'll plant 
Cadd9flowers
G(1)
When I rule the world I'll have 
Dsnakes
Em7(1)
And goblins, and werewolves, and giants, and thestrals,
Cadd9a fleet of dementors, and all my Death Eaters!
G(2)I guess it's plain to see
Dwhen you look at you and me
Em7(1)
we're different
Cadd9different as can
G(1)
be. It's plain to see
Dwhen you look at you and me
Em7(1)
we're different
Cadd9different as can 
G(2)be
| p  pull-off

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 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

Different As Can Be

by Darren Criss

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

G(2)

Em7

Cadd9

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuning: normal

Intro:

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

e|--33-x33-x33-x33|--55-x55-x55-x5-|--77-x77-x9p7-x77|--33-x330000----|

B|--33-x33-x33-x33|--33-x77-x77-x7-|--88-x88-x8 8-x88|--33-x333333----|

G|--00-x00-x00-x00|--22-x55-x55-x5-|--77-x77-x7 7-x77|--44-x445555----|

D|--00-x00-x00-x00|0-00-x77-x77-x7-|--99-x99-x9 9-x99|--55-x554444----|

A|--22-x22-x22-x22|-----x55-x55-x6-|7-77-x77-x7 7-x77|--55-x555555----|

E|3-33-x33-x33-x33|----------------|----------- -----|3-33-x33--------|

Note:

Instead of the single notes you can play the lower strings of the chord.

E.g. instead of only the G in the first chord play G and the B or even the D.

That makes it alot easier to play without a pick.

The rythm:

One hyphen is the sixtienth part of the 4 beat measure. You will want to

silence the strings before each beat of the 4 beat (1 2 3 4 as noted).

This is the way i play it, without the fancy stuff Darren puts in and without

the Louis Armstrong part inbetween.

Chords:

E A D G B e

G (Var1) 3 2 0 0 3 3

G (Var2) 3 5 5 4 3 3

D x x 0 2 3 2

Em7 (Var1) 0 2 2 0 3 3

Em7 (Var2) x 7 9 7 8 7

Cadd9 x 3 2 0 3 3

D7add9 (?) x 5 4 5 3 0

G(2)

You won't sleep on your tummy

You won't sleep on your back

Em7 Cadd9

(1)

We're quite a kooky couple you'll agree

(1)

We share some hands and fingers

And yet the feeling lingers

Em7

(2)

We're just about as different as

G(2) D7add9 (like the last measure of the intro)

anyone could be

G(2)

You like plotting a garden

and I like plotting to kill

Em7

(1)

You think that you should rule the world

Cadd9

I think books are a thrill!

(1)

Sipping tea by the fires swell

Pushing people in is fun as well

Em7

(2)

I like folding all my ties

G(2)

D7add9

And you have no friends, hey thats a surprise

G(2)

I guess it's plain to see

when you look at you and me

Em7

(1)

we're different

Cadd9

different as can

(1)

be. It's plain to see

when you look at you and me

Em7

(1)

we're different

Cadd9

different as can

G(2)

D7add9

G(2)

Youre a sissy, a twat a girl!

Im the darkest of lords!

Em7

(1)

Im the brightest professor here

Cadd9

I've won several awards

(1)

My new world is about to unfold

You got beat by a two year old

Em7

(2)

I'll kill him this time through and through

G(2)

D7add9

Or you might just give him another tattoo

G(2)

You really must agree

when you look at you and me

Em7

(1)

were different

Cadd9

different as can-

(1)

Ill rise again and Ill

rule the world. But

Em7

(1)

you must help me re-

Cadd9

new

(1)

For when our plan succeeds - Prevails!

Part of that world goes to you

Em7

(1)

When I rule the world I'll plant

Cadd9

flowers

(1)

When I rule the world I'll have

snakes

Em7

(1)

And goblins, and werewolves, and giants, and thestrals,

Cadd9

a fleet of dementors, and all my Death Eaters!

G(2)

I guess it's plain to see

when you look at you and me

Em7

(1)

we're different

Cadd9

different as can

(1)

be. It's plain to see

when you look at you and me

Em7

(1)

we're different

Cadd9

different as can

G(2)

| p pull-off

About Different As Can Be Chords by Darren Criss

Learn how to play Different As Can Be by Darren Criss with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Different As Can Be chords”, “Different As Can Be guitar chords”, or “Darren Criss Different As Can Be 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 Different As Can Be chords and for experienced players who want accurate Different As Can Be lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, Cadd9.

FAQ — Different As Can Be by Darren Criss

How do I play "Different As Can Be" by Darren Criss on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Different As Can Be" by Darren Criss 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 "Different As Can Be" by Darren Criss free?

Yes. The chords for "Different As Can Be" by Darren Criss are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Different As Can Be" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Different As Can Be"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Different As Can Be" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Different As Can Be" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Different As Can Be" by Darren Criss with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Darren Criss below.

What key is "Different As Can Be" in?

The chords for "Different As Can Be" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, Cadd9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.