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.

Masquerade

Chords4.53 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

F#mA  E  D
 -  -  -  (x2)
Backstreet!
Listen up...
F#m                      D                                A
this seems so hypnotic smoking mirrors it's like a magic
                   E
people's faces and gold
        F#m
there's soldier boys beauty queens
D                   A                       E
everyone's a mystery it's got me losing control
D
yearning I'm yearning for the fisrt time in my life
      E
wanna play on this game of desguise
             F#m           D
it's a masquerade a love parade
              A
so won't you stay and
           E
dance with me all through
    F#m
the night and day
   D             A
ma-masquerade I need you baby
    E             F#m
so stay with me tonight
                 D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade
      F#m        D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade
F#m
just like a perfect dream
D
I don't ever wanna leave
A                           E
the thousand freaks and the show
F#m
once a time once a land
D
everyone's suffering
A                  E
moving high moving low
D
burning I'm burning
can't you see it in my eyes
      E
wanna play in this game of desguide
             F#m           D
it's a masquerade a love parade
              A
so won't you stay and
           E
dance with me all through
    F#m
the night and day
   D             A
ma-masquerade I need you baby
    E             F#m
so stay with me tonight
                 D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade
      F#m        D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade
D                          A
   I wanna know the girl behind the mask
          E
let me in where you've been don't pretent
D
   Don't got to hide, no
           A                     E
show your face to me we could be everything
          F#m (no music)
it's a masquerade a love parade
so won't you stay and
dance with me all through
    (hit the guitar like the drums)
the night and day
ma-masquerade I need you baby
    (stop)
so stay with me tonight
             F#m           D
it's a masquerade a love parade
              A
so won't you stay and
           E
dance with me all through
    F#m
the night and day
   D             A
ma-masquerade I need you baby
    E             F#m
so stay with me tonight
                 D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade
      F#m        D
masquerade masquerade
      A          E
masquerade masquerade...

Masquerade chords and lyrics

Free chords for Masquerade by Backstreet Boys. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Listen up...
can't you see it in my eyes
          F#m (no music)
it's a masquerade a love parade
so won't you stay and
dance with me all through
    (hit the guitar like the drums)
the night and day
ma-masquerade I need you baby
    (stop)
so stay with me tonight

Masquerade Chords by Backstreet Boys

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

Frequently asked questions about Masquerade

How do I play "Masquerade" by Backstreet Boys on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Masquerade" by Backstreet Boys 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 "Masquerade" by Backstreet Boys free?

Yes. The chords for "Masquerade" by Backstreet Boys are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Masquerade" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Masquerade"?

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

Is "Masquerade" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Masquerade" in?

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