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Complicated Chords

by Avril Lavigne · Pop

“Complicated” by Avril Lavigne guitar chords: in the key of Dm with the chords Dm, F, C and Bb. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DmFCBb

Chords for Complicated

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
B
3
90
 Intro: Dm - F C X4
 Verse 1:
FChill out, whatcha yellin' for?
DmLay back, it's all been done before
BbAnd if you could only
CLet it be, you will see
FI like you the way you are
DmWhen we're driving in your car
BbAnd you're talking to me
COne on one but you become
 Bridge:
DmSomebody else round everyone else
FWatching your back like you can't relax
BbYou're trying to be cool, you look like a fool
Cto me, tell me
 Chorus:
DmWhy'd you have to go and make Bbthings so Fcomplicated C 
CI see the way you're Dmacting like somebody else gets Bbme Ffrustrated C 
CAnd life's like this you Dmfall and you Bbcrawl
 And you break and you Ftake what you said
 And you Cturn it into
DmHonesty promise me I'm Bbnever gonna find you Ffake it... C No no no
 Verse 2:
FYou come over unannounced
DmDressed up like you're something else
BbWhere you are and where it's at
CYou see you're making me
FLaugh out when you strike your pose
DmTake off all your preppy clothes
BbYou know you're not fooling
CAnyone when you become...
 Bridge:
 Chorus:
 Verse1:
 Bridge:
 Chorus: X2 F 

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About Complicated

Avril Lavigne's “Complicated” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Dm, F, C and Bb — with the progression centred on Dm, F and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. 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.

Complicated — FAQ

What key is “Complicated” in?

“Complicated” by Avril Lavigne is in the key of Dm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Complicated”?

“Complicated” uses 4 chords: Dm, F, C and Bb.

Is “Complicated” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Complicated” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Complicated”?

“Complicated” is performed by Avril Lavigne.

Is there a play-along video for “Complicated”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Complicated”?

“Complicated” is categorised as Pop.

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