Olivia Rodrigo - The Best Part Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to G key to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [G] [Am] [F]
I think of [C]you when the wind blows
[G](Every night, I’ve been counting the days)
I see your [Am]face almost everywhere
[F](‘Cause I just wanna be there when you wake)
Sure maybe [C]Salt Lake is not close
[G](Denver always seems so far away)
But I’m still [Am]breathing you in the air
[F](But I hope you know that we’re still close)
[verse 2]
Because…
[C]The best part is knowing [G]there’s something in my dreams that
(Even when you and)
[Am]Always makes me [F]smile, it’s
(I are worlds apart, I hold you in my heart)
[C]You, the best part is knowing [G]there’s someone in my life that
(Even when I’m a)
[Am]Makes it all worth[F]while
(Thousand miles away, I wish that I could stay)
[verse 3]
It’s [Dm]you, when I don’t know what to [G]do
(With you, I shouldn’t fear)
No, I’m [C]never giving up, [G]never giving up on [Am]you, baby
(‘Cause I’m never giving up, never giving up on us, baby)
[Dm]There’s no need to be [G]blue
(I wish you were here)
[Closing]
Because…
[C]The best part is knowing [G]there’s something in my dreams that
(Even when you and) [Am]
How to play The Best Part on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Olivia Rodrigo - The Best Part on guitar requires 5 chords and 7 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.
The Best Part uses these transitions most often: C → G (7), G → Am (7), and Am → F (5). 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 C - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. Am → F chord transition
To move from Am to F;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
4. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
5. F → Dm chord transition
To move from F to Dm;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
6. Dm → G chord transition
To move from Dm to G;
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
7. Am → Dm chord transition
To move from Am to Dm;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
The Best Part chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Best Part.
- The Best Part includes 29 chord transitions, 7 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- The Best Part contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how The Best Part connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → Am: 13%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%