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Criminal Chords

“Criminal” by Britney Spears guitar chords: in the key of Am with the chords Am, Em, D and F. 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:AmEmDFG

Chords for Criminal

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
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AmHe is a hustler He'sEmno good at all
DHe is a loser, he's aAmbum, bum, bum, bum
AmHe lies, he bluffsEmhe's unreliable
DHe is a sucker withAma gun, gun, gun, gun
AmI know you told me IEmshould stay away
DI know you said he's justAma dog astray
AmHe is a badboy withEma tainted heart
DAnd even I knowAmthis ain't smart
AmBut mama, I'm in love withEma criminal
DAnd this type of love
 isn'tAmrational, it's physical
AmMama, please don't cry, I willEmbe alright
DAll reason aside,
 I justAmcan't deny, love the guy
AmHe is a villain by theEmdevil's law
DHe is a killer justAmfor fun, fun, fun, fun
AmThat man's a snitchEmand unpredictable
DHe's got no conscience, heAmgot none(4)
AmAooo, IEmknow Shoulda lDet go, butAmno
AmCause he's a badboy withEma tainted heart
DAnd even I knowAmthis ain't smart
AmBut mama, I'm in love withEma criminal
DAnd this type of love
 isn'tAmrational, it's physical
AmMama, please don't cry, I willEmbe alright
DAll reason aside,
 I justAmcan't deny, love the guy
FAnd he's gotAmmy name
Gtatooed onAmhis arm His lucky charm
FSo I guess it'sAmokay, He's withGme
FAnd I hearAmpeople talk
GTry to makeAmremarks, keep us apart
FBut I don't evenAmhear I don'tGcare
AmBut mama, I'm in love withEma criminal
DAnd this type of love
 isn'tAmrational, it's physical
AmMama, please don't cry, I willEmbe alright
DAll reason aside,
 I justAmcan't deny, love the guy
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About Criminal

Britney Spears's “Criminal” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — Am, Em, D, F and G — with the progression centred on Am, Em and D. 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.

Criminal — FAQ

What key is “Criminal” in?

“Criminal” by Britney Spears is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Criminal”?

“Criminal” uses 5 chords: Am, Em, D, F and G.

Is “Criminal” easy to play on guitar?

“Criminal” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Criminal”?

“Criminal” is performed by Britney Spears.