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Intro 1
G
G

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Em
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D
D

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C
C

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Verse 1
G
G

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I should've
Em
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been the bigger man
D
D

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I tried to beat the second hand
C
C

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Couldn't see what's in front of me
G
G

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Em
Em

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And I, I wanna feel fragile
D
D

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I wanna break down and shatter
C
C

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I wanna feel hollowed
Verse 2
G
G

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So save some face
Em
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And say you'll stay
Dsus4
Dsus4

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You say you've got dreams
D
D

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G
G

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C
C

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Well, what about me, what about me?
Verse 3
G
G

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It was the chemicals, chemicals
D
D

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In love it's only chemical, chemical
C
C

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Turning me sideways
Verse 4

G
G

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Em
Em

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I, I never thought we'd make it out
D
D

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You and I were breaking down
C
C

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Couldn't fix what's in front of me, yeah
G
G

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Em
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And I, I knew we'd be tragic
D
D

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I knew we'd end in a panic
C
C

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A beautiful static
Verse 5
G
G

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So save some face
Em
Em

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And say you'll stay
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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You wanna break clean
G
G

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Well, what about me,
C
C

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what about me?
Verse 6
G
G

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It was the chemicals, chemicals
D
D

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You and I were like a chemical,

chemical
C
C

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Turning me sideways
G
G

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It was the chemicals, chemicals
Bm
Bm
2

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In love it's only chemical, chemical
G
G

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C
C

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Turning me sideways
Verse 7

Em
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Sideways

(I was born a broken man)
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
D

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(I was born with
C
C

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broken hands)

(I couldn't fix what's in front of me,

no)
Verse 8
Em
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So save some face
D
D

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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And say you'll stay
C
C

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It isn't love it's only chemical, chemical

It isn't love it's only chemical, chemical
Em
Em

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So say something
D
D

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Say you'll stay
G
G

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Say you've got dreams
C
C

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Well, what about me, what about me?
Verse 9
G
G

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It was the chemicals, chemicals
D
D

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You and I were like a chemical,

chemical
C
C

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Turning me sideways
G
G

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It was the chemicals, chemicals
Bm
Bm
2

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In love it's only chemical, chemical
G
G

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Turning me sideways
Interlude 1
C
C

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Verse 10
G
G

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Em
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Sideways
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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C
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G
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Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • Dsus4

  • Bm

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Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Sideways by Mayday Parade is A major.

The primary chords used in Sideways are A, F#m, E, D, Esus4, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, F#m, E, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Sideways is approximately 130 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Sideways using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Sideways. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Mayday Parade.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Sideways to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Sideways by Mayday Parade on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.