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Girl Afraid

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVy-zkB3ESg
[Intro]
Em     Am Bm C D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em     Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 1]
Bm7
  Girl afraid where does his intentions lay?
Gmaj7      C#m7         G#m7
Or does he even have any?
[Chorus]
A    B    C#m              E          A  C#m  B
 She said he never really looks at me
        C#m7            E             A  C#m  B
I give him every opportunity
        C#m7        E      A    C#m  B
In the room downstairs he sat and stared
        C#m7        E      A    C#m  B
in the room downstairs he sat and stared
            Amaj7        D
I'll never make that mistake again
[Interlude]
Em        Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D   Em
   I'll never   maaaaaake that mistake again
Em        Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D   Em
   I'll never   maaaaaake that mistake again
Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 2]
Bm7
 Boy afraid Prudence never pays
Gmaj7          C#m7                  G#m7
And everything she wants costs money
[Chorus]
A   B   C#m          E        A  C#m  B
But she doesn't even like me!
      C#m7             E        A  C#m  B
And I know because she said so
        C#m7        E      A    C#m  B
In the room downstairs she sat and stared
        C#m7        E      A    C#m  B
in the room downstairs she sat and stared
            Amaj7        D         Em
I'll never make that mistake again

Girl Afraid chords and lyrics

Free chords for Girl Afraid by The Smiths. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVy-zkB3ESg
[Intro]
Em     Am Bm C D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em Em
Em     Gmaj7 Cmaj7 D
Em     Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
Am Bm C D
Em     Bm7 D A
Em     Am Bm C D
Em
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]

Girl Afraid Chords by The Smiths

Learn how to play Girl Afraid by The Smiths with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Girl Afraid chords”, “Girl Afraid guitar chords”, or “The Smiths Girl Afraid 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 Girl Afraid chords and for experienced players who want accurate Girl Afraid lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Gmaj7.

Frequently asked questions about Girl Afraid

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Can I transpose "Girl Afraid" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Girl Afraid"?

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

Is "Girl Afraid" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl Afraid" in?

The chords for "Girl Afraid" show the original chord names (including Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Gmaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.