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Rules Chords

Learn to play “Rules” by Shakira on guitar — played in the key of Dm, using Dm, Am, F 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:DmAmFGC

Chords for Rules

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
Dm
 You have to swear
 Youve got love to love me
Am
 That will last forever
Dm
 We must have a story
Am
 With a happy ending
F G
 I swear to never go away
F
 And never put aside
G
 The things Im gonna say
 Cuz these are rules for us
 Chorus:
C
 Use your eyes only to look at me
Am
 Use your mouth only to kiss my lips
F G
 We are branches of the same old tree
C
 You can laugh only if you laugh at me
Am
 You can cry only if you cry for me
F G
 Dont forget that youre condemned to me
Am F
 Cant you see
Am G
 You always were
Am
 Youll always be
Dm
 You used to say
 I should see a doctor
Am
 Who would keep me busy
Dm
 Cuz a jealous woman
Am
 Never makes it easy
F G
 And you know Ill defrost
F
 Whatever seems right
G
 But it may take a while
 Before I change the rules
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About Rules

Shakira's “Rules” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — Dm, Am, F, G and C — with the progression centred on Dm, Am and F. 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.

Rules — FAQ

What key is “Rules” in?

“Rules” by Shakira is in the key of Dm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Rules”?

“Rules” uses 5 chords: Dm, Am, F, G and C.

Is “Rules” easy to play on guitar?

“Rules” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Rules”?

“Rules” is performed by Shakira.