Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Bother

Chords5.0809 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/37

Tempo 80 BPM

Sound:

Step 1 / 37Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

Stone Sour
Bother
Tabbed by igor mazic (igormazic@yahoo.com)
I've seen a couple of tabs for this song and they all seem pretty
correct, however I wanted to play it without having to detune all
the time so I came up with this version.
Capo on 6th fret, standard tuning.
Chords:
Am
    [xx122x]
G
     [xx000x]
G6
    [320xxx]
E
     [0122xx]
Am7
   [xx102x]
Fmaj7
 [x0321x]
[Intro]
e|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|--1---0----0h1p0-------1--2--0--0h1p----------1--2--0-----0h1p0------1--2--0----|
G|--2---0---------2p0----2--2--0-------2p0------2--2--0-----------2p0--2--2--0----|
D|--2---0----------------2--2--0-----------2p0--2--2--0----------------2--2--0----|
A|--0---0----------------0--0--0----------------0--0--0----------------0--0--0----|
E|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
Am     G        Am      G
Wish I was too dead to cry
    G6                Am
My self-affliction fades
Am        G        Am      G
Stones to throw at my creator
 G6           Am7      G
Masochists to which I cater
[Chorus]
Am                G
You don't need to bother;
Am              E
I don't need to be
Am                 G
I'll keep slipping farther
    Fmaj7
But once I hold on,
  G                    Am
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
e|-----------------------|
B|-1-1-0--0-p-1-p-0------|
G|-2-2-0-----------2-p-0-|
D|-2-2-0-----------------| x4
A|-----------------------|
E|-----------------------|
Am     G        Am      G
Wish I was too dead to care
    G6                Am
If indeed I cared at all
Am     G     Am        G
Never had a voice to protest
G6           Am7       G
So you fed me shit to digest
[Bridge]
Am
I wish I had a reason;
E
my flaws are open season
G6
For this, I gave up trying
Am7           G
One good turn deserves my dying
Am                G
You don't need to bother;
Am              E
I don't need to be
Am                 G
I'll keep slipping farther
    Fmaj7
But once I hold on,
  G                    Am
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
Am       G     Am         G
Wish I'd died instead of lived
   G6
A zombie hides my face
Am         G
Shell forgotten
Am         G
with its memories
G6
Diaries left
Am7           G
with cryptic entries
Am                G
You don't need to bother;
Am              E
I don't need to be
Am                 G
I'll keep slipping farther
    Fmaj7
But once I hold on,
  G                    Am
I won't let go 'til it bleeds
Am                G
You don't need to bother;
Am              E
I don't need to be
Am                 G
I'll keep slipping farther
    Fmaj7
But once I hold on,
  G                    Am
I'll never live down my deceit

Bother chords and lyrics

Free chords for Bother by Stone Sour. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Stone Sour
Bother
Tabbed by igor mazic (igormazic@yahoo.com)
I've seen a couple of tabs for this song and they all seem pretty
correct, however I wanted to play it without having to detune all
the time so I came up with this version.
Capo on 6th fret, standard tuning.
Chords:
Am    [xx122x]
G     [xx000x]
G6    [320xxx]
E     [0122xx]
Am7   [xx102x]
Fmaj7 [x0321x]
[Intro]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]

Bother Chords by Stone Sour

Learn how to play Bother by Stone Sour with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bother chords”, “Bother guitar chords”, or “Stone Sour Bother 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 Bother chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bother lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, G, G6, E, Am7, Fmaj7.

Frequently asked questions about Bother

How do I play "Bother" by Stone Sour on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Bother" by Stone Sour 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 "Bother" by Stone Sour free?

Yes. The chords for "Bother" by Stone Sour are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Bother" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bother"?

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

Is "Bother" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Bother" in?

The chords for "Bother" show the original chord names (including Am, G, G6, E, Am7, Fmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.