Strings chords by
Shawn Mendes (Official Version)

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Key: G# minorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

G#m9

E#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Emaj7

G#m9

All the strings attached, girl, oh, yeah

Verse 1
G#m9 G#m9 
 
Met    this girl when I was three years old
We were holding hands tight so I'm told
E#m7b5 E#m7b5 
 
And it felt      like an eternity
Said it felt like an eternity
Emaj7 Emaj7 
 
'Cause I knew     back then we were
more than friends
Two- sided story it all depends
G#m9 G#m9 
 
And I'll say    it once, and I'll say it again
It'll only end up hurting me
G#m9 G#m9 
 
Years  flew by I was less than twelve
Long division I need your help
E#m7b5 E#m7b5 
 
Can you come      on over and work with me
Anytime you like I'll make it work for me
Emaj7 Emaj7 
 
'Cause I knew     back when if we get too close
When the time is right maybe I'll propose
G#m9 G#m9 
 
Baby climb  on up, show me the ropes

Chorus 1
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
Darling I want all the strings attached
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I love it when you look   at me like that
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
'Cause baby I want all    the strings attached
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I won't let    a moment pass
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I want all    the strings,

Interlude 1

all the strings attached

G#m9

E#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Emaj7

All the strings attached, girl

G#m9

Mmm, yeah

Verse 2
G#m9 G#m9 
 
So come   on girl let me hold your hand
Let's go get lost, live without a plan
E#m7b5 E#m7b5 
 
And I know      you've got the world to see
But you know you mean the world to me
Emaj7 Emaj7 
 
And I know     right now
you got second thoughts
Do whatever it takes,
G#m9 G#m9 
 
pay whatever the cost, yeah
G#m9 G#m9 
 
You    know me, not the type of guy
To stick around, to do the time
E#m7b5 E#m7b5 
 
But you       must have me hypnotized
Emaj7 Emaj7 
 
I'm d-d-d-down to be by       your side
G#m9 G#m9 
 
Every night

Chorus 2
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
Darling I want all the strings attached
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I love it when you look   at me like that
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
'Cause baby I want all    the strings attached
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I won't let    a moment pass
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I want all    the strings...

Bridge 1
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And baby, when you    fall down
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F#/A# F#/A# 
 
I'll   fall too
C#m7 C#m7 
 
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
And if you    get lost, then I'll   get lost with you
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And when the waves  crash down
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F#/A# F#/A# 
 
Then baby   I won't    move
F# F# 
 
'Cause I   need

Chorus 3
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
All the strings attached
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I love it when you look   at me like that
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
'Cause baby I want all    the strings attached
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I won't let    a moment pass
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
G#m7 G#m7 
 
F# F# 
 
I want all    the strings,
all the strings attached
B B 
 
C#m7 C#m7 
 
G#m7 G#m7 
 
I want all    the strings
F# F# 
 
All the strings attached

Outro 1

G#m7

E#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Emaj7

G#m7

All the strings attached, girl, oh, yeah

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TunerE A D G B E

ChordsG#m9 E#m7b5 Emaj7 B C#m7...

Chords

G#m9
E#m7b5
Emaj7
B
C#m7
G#m7
F#
F#/A#

Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

G#m9: 4-6-4-4-4-6
E#m7b5: x-x-3-4-4-4
Emaj7: x-x-2-4-4-4
B: x-2-4-4-4-x
C#m7: x-4-6-4-5-x
G#m7: 4-6-4-4-4-4
F#: 2-4-4-3-2-2
F#/A#: 6-4-4-6-x-x

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

0

Accurately transcribed by the GuitarTuna team.

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This is the original studio version of Strings by Shawn Mendes, capturing how the song was actually played on the recording. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart keeps the exact chord voicings and capo position in the original key of G# minor. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of Shawn Mendes.

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