Strings chords by
Shawn Mendes (Official Version)

2015Pop574 views

Key: G# minorDifficulty: Advanced

Intro 1

Fm9

Db#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Dbmaj7

Fm9

All the strings attached, girl, oh, yeah

Verse 1
Fm9 Fm9 
 
Met   this girl when I was three years old
We were holding hands tight so I'm told
Db#m7b5 Db#m7b5 
 
And it felt        like an eternity
Said it felt like an eternity
Dbmaj7 Dbmaj7 
 
'Cause I knew      back then we were
more than friends
Two- sided story it all depends
Fm9 Fm9 
 
And I'll say   it once, and I'll say it again
It'll only end up hurting me
Fm9 Fm9 
 
Years flew by I was less than twelve
Long division I need your help
Db#m7b5 Db#m7b5 
 
Can you come        on over and work with me
Anytime you like I'll make it work for me
Dbmaj7 Dbmaj7 
 
'Cause I knew      back when if we get too close
When the time is right maybe I'll propose
Fm9 Fm9 
 
Baby climb on up, show me the ropes

Chorus 1
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
Darling I want all the strings attached
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I love it when you look  at me like that
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
'Cause baby I want all   the strings attached
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I won't let   a moment pass
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I want all   the strings,

Interlude 1

all the strings attached

Fm9

Db#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Dbmaj7

All the strings attached, girl

Fm9

Mmm, yeah

Verse 2
Fm9 Fm9 
 
So come  on girl let me hold your hand
Let's go get lost, live without a plan
Db#m7b5 Db#m7b5 
 
And I know        you've got the world to see
But you know you mean the world to me
Dbmaj7 Dbmaj7 
 
And I know      right now
you got second thoughts
Do whatever it takes,
Fm9 Fm9 
 
pay whatever the cost, yeah
Fm9 Fm9 
 
You   know me, not the type of guy
To stick around, to do the time
Db#m7b5 Db#m7b5 
 
But you         must have me hypnotized
Dbmaj7 Dbmaj7 
 
I'm d-d-d-down to be by        your side
Fm9 Fm9 
 
Every night

Chorus 2
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
Darling I want all the strings attached
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I love it when you look  at me like that
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
'Cause baby I want all   the strings attached
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I won't let   a moment pass
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I want all   the strings...

Bridge 1
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And baby, when you    fall down
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
I'll  fall too
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
And if you    get lost, then I'll  get lost with you
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And when the waves  crash down
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb/G Eb/G 
 
Then baby  I won't  move
Eb Eb 
 
'Cause I   need

Chorus 3
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
All the strings attached
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I love it when you look  at me like that
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And you're the only girl that brings me     back
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
'Cause baby I want all   the strings attached
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
It's like always and forev     er
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I won't let   a moment pass
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
And when I'm with you I feel better
Fm7 Fm7 
 
Eb Eb 
 
I want all   the strings,
all the strings attached
Ab Ab 
 
Bbm7 Bbm7 
 
Fm7 Fm7 
 
I want all   the strings
Eb Eb 
 
All the strings attached

Outro 1

Fm7

Db#m7b5

All the strings attached, girl

Dbmaj7

Fm7

All the strings attached, girl, oh, yeah

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ChordsFm9 Db#m7b5 Dbmaj7 Ab Bbm7...

Chords

Fm9
Db#m7b5
Dbmaj7
Ab
Bbm7
Fm7
Eb
Eb/G

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

Fm9: 1-3-1-1-1-3
Db#m7b5: shape not available
Dbmaj7: x-4-6-5-6-x
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
Bbm7: x-1-3-1-2-x
Fm7: 1-3-1-1-1-1
Eb: x-6-8-8-8-x
Eb/G: x-x-5-3-4-3

Capo: 4

I don't have a capo

Transpose: 1

1

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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