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Sofia - Clairo Chords

ChordsF, G, Em, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram


[F] [G] [Em] [Am]
[F]I think we could do it if we [G]tried
If only to [Em]say, you’re [Am]mine
[F]Sofia, know that you and [G]I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime


[F]I think we could do it if we [G]tried
If only to [Em]say, you’re [Am]mine
[F]Sofia, know that you and [G]I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime


You [F]know, I’ll [G]do any[Em]thing you ask me [Am]to
But [F]oh my [G]god
I [Em]think I’m in love with [Am]you
[F]Standing here alone now
[G]Think that we can drive around
[Em]I just want to say
How I love [Am]you with your hair down
[F]Baby you don’t got to fight
I’ll [G]be here til the end of time
[Em]Wishing that you were mine
[Am]Pull you in, it’s alright


[F]I think we could do it if we [G]tried
If only to [Em]say, you’re [Am]mine
[F]Sofia, know that you and [G]I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime


[F] [G] [Em] [Am]
[F]Honey, I don’t want [G]it to fade
There’s [Em]things that I know could [Am]get in the way
But, [F]I don’t want to [G]say goodbye
And [Em]I think that we could [Am]do it if we tried


[F]I think we could do it if we [G]tried
If only to [Em]say, you’re [Am]mine
[F]Sofia, know that you and [G]I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime


[F]I think we could [G]do it if we [Em]tri[Am]ed
[F]I think we could [G]do it if we [Em]tri[Am]ed
[F]Sofia, know that [G]you and I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime
[F]Sofia, know that [G]you and I
Shouldn’t [Em]feel like a [Am]crime

ArtistSofia
AlbumImmunity
Year2019
KeyF
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Clairo on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Sofia - Clairo on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Clairo uses these transitions most often: Em → Am (20), F → G (20), and G → Em (20). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - G chord transition.

1. F → G chord transition

To move from F to G;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
F to G

2. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em;

  1. While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
G to Em

3. Em → Am chord transition

To move from Em to Am;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
Em to Am

4. Am → F chord transition

To move from Am to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
Am to F

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Clairo.

  • Clairo includes 79 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Clairo contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Clairo connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → Em: 9%