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EADGBEX Am
EADGBE E7
EADGBEXX Dm
EADGBE C
EADGBE Em
EADGBE G7
EADGBEX A
EADGBE F
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Girl The Beatles

 The Beatles’ "Girl" is a melancholic ballad from their “Rubber Soul” album, known for its distinctive acoustic sound and expressive vocal delivery. The original features fingerpicked nylon-string guitars, giving it a gentle, intimate feel.

Chord Progression and Changes
This song uses common open chords: Am, E7, Dm, C, Em, G7, A, and F. If you’re new, spend time practicing transitions, especially between Am and E7, as these changes repeat often.

Strumming Pattern
Try a soft, slow strumming pattern: down-down-up-up-down-up for each chord. Alternatively, for a more authentic feel, use gentle fingerpicking—pluck the bass note first, then the higher strings (thumb on bass, index/middle on higher strings).

Tips for Beginners

  • Practice the Am–E7–Am and Dm–C–E7 sequences, moving smoothly between them.
  • For G7 and F, ensure your fingers are arched for clean sounds. The F can be played as a simplified 3-string version if a full barre is too hard.
  • During the chorus, emphasize the rhythm with slightly louder strums to match the dynamic shift.
  • Take it slow at first, focusing on accuracy over speed. Gradually build up to playing along with the song.

End with a clean, gentle strum on the final C. Enjoy making it your own!

EADGBEX Am
EADGBE E7
EADGBEXX Dm
EADGBE C
EADGBE Em
EADGBE G7
EADGBEX A
EADGBE F
Verse 1
Is thereAm anybodyE7 going to listenAm to my story
Dm All about the girl who came toC stayE7
She's theAm kind of girl youE7 want so much itAm makes you sorry
Dm Still you don't regret a singleAm dayE7
Chorus
AhC girlEm Dm G7 C GirlEm girlDm G7
Verse 2
When IAm think of all theE7 times I've tried soAm hard to leave her
Dm She will turn to me and start toC cryE7
And sheAm promises theE7 earth to me andAm I believe her
Dm After all this time I don't knowAm whyE7
Chorus
AhC girlEm Dm G7 C GirlEm girlDm G7
Bridge
Dm She's the kind of girl who puts youA down when friends are there you feel aDm fool
Dm When you say she's looking good sheA acts as if it's understood she'sDm coolF
Chorus
C GirlEm Dm G7 C GirlEm girlDm G7
Verse 3
Was sheAm told when she wasE7 young that pain wouldAm lead to pleasure
Dm Did she understand it when theyC saidE7
That aAm man must break hisE7 back to earn hisAm day of leisure
Dm Will she still believe it when he'sAm deadE7
Chorus
AhC girlEm Dm G7 C GirlEm girlDm G7
Outro
Am E7 Am Dm C E7
Am E7 Am Dm C E7
C GirlEm Dm G7 C GirlEm girlDm G7 C
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