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Chasing Pavements Chords

Learn to play “Chasing Pavements” by Adele on guitar — played in the key of D#, using D#, A#, Gm and G#. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:D#A#GmG#Cm

Chords for Chasing Pavements

Key: D#BPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
D#
3
90
 I'veD#made up my mind,
 don'tA#need to think it over
 If I'mGmwrong I am right,
 don'tG#need to look no further
 This ain'tCmlust,
 IGmknow this isD#love...GmBut
 IfD#I tell the world,
 I'llA#never say enough
 'Cause it wasGmnot said to you
 And that'sG#exactly what I need to do
 ifCmI'd endGmup with you
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?
D#Or would it be aGmwaste
 evenCmif I knew myGmplace
 Should IG#leave itA#there?
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?D# 
D#I build myself up and
A#fly around in circles
 WaitingGmas my heart drops
 and myG#back begins to tingle
CmFinally could thisGmbe it? Or..
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?
D#Or would it be aGmwaste
 evenCmif I knew myGmplace
 Should IG#leave itA#there?
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?D# 
G#Should I give up or
 should IGmjust keep chasing pavements
 EvenCmif it leadsGmnowhere?
 Or would itG#be a waste
 even if IGmknew my place
 Should ICmleave it there?
 Should IA#give up?
 Or should ID#just keepGmon
CmchasingGmpavements
 Should ID#just keepGmon
CmchasingGmpavements?
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?
D#Or would it be aGmwaste
 evenCmif I knew myGmplace
 Should IG#leave itA#there?
D#Should I giveGmup or
 should ICmjust keep chasing pavements
GmEven if itG#leadsA#nowhere?D# 
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About Chasing Pavements

Adele's “Chasing Pavements” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — D#, A#, Gm, G# and Cm — with the progression centred on D#, A# and Gm. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Chasing Pavements — FAQ

What key is “Chasing Pavements” in?

“Chasing Pavements” by Adele is in the key of D#. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Chasing Pavements”?

“Chasing Pavements” uses 5 chords: D#, A#, Gm, G# and Cm.

Is “Chasing Pavements” easy to play on guitar?

“Chasing Pavements” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Chasing Pavements”?

“Chasing Pavements” is performed by Adele.