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capo 1
INTRO:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 1:
                Bm
You have to swear
                           A
You've got love to love me
                       Bm
That will last forever
                     A
We must have a story
With a happy ending
G  D                  A
I swear to never go away
                G     D
And never put aside
                       E
The things I'm gonna say
Cuz these are rules for us
CHORUS:
A
Use your eyes only to look at me
Bm
Use your mouth only to kiss my lips
D                        A       E
We are branches of the same old tree
A
You can laugh only if you laugh at me
Bm
You can cry only if you cry for me
D                              A       E
Don't forget that you're condemned to me
           F#m  D
Can't you see
           F#m  E
You always were
               A
You'll always be
INSTRUMENTAL:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 2:
             Bm
You used to say
                       A
I should see a doctor
                        Bm
Who would keep me busy
                    A
Cuz a jealous woman
Never makes it easy
G  D                 A
And you know I'll defrost
                G  D
Whatever seems right
                    E
But it may take a while
Before I change the rules
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
(DIFFERENT ENDING)
          F#m  D
Can't you see
          F#m  E
You always were
          F#m  D        F#m  E
You always were         
(END CHORD)
A

Rules chords and lyrics

Free chords for Rules by Shakira. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

capo 1
INTRO:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 1:
With a happy ending
Cuz these are rules for us
CHORUS:
INSTRUMENTAL:
E, D, A, D 2x
VERSE 2:
Never makes it easy
Before I change the rules
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
(DIFFERENT ENDING)
(END CHORD)
A

Rules Chords by Shakira

Learn how to play Rules by Shakira with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rules chords”, “Rules guitar chords”, or “Shakira Rules 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 Rules chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rules lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D, A, Bm, G, F#m.

Frequently asked questions about Rules

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Can I transpose "Rules" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Rules" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Rules" in?

The chords for "Rules" show the original chord names (including E, D, A, Bm, G, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.