G D Em D G D Em D
[Verse 1]
G D Em I've been thinkin' 'bout my father lately D G The person that he made me D Em D The person I've become G D Em And I've been tryna fill all of this empty D G But, f*ck, I'm still so empty D Em D And I could use some love
[Pre-Chorus]
G D Em D G And I've been trying to find a reason to get up D Em D C Been trying to find a reason for this stuff G Am In my bedroom and my closet D C G D The baggage in my heart is still so dark
[Chorus]
G Am Em Modern loneliness, we're never alone D But always depressed, yeah G Am Love my friends to death Em D But I never call and I never text, yeah G Am La-di-da-di-da Em D You get what you give and give what you get, so G Am Em Modern loneliness, we love to get high D G But we don't know how to come down
[Verse 2]
G D Em If I could break my DNA to pieces D G Get rid of all my demons D Em D If I could cleanse my soul G D Em Then I could fill the world with all my problems D G But, sh*t, that wouldn't solve them D Em D So, I'm here left alone
[Pre-Chorus]
G D Em D G And I've been trying to find a reason to get up D Em D Em Been trying to find a reason for this stuff G Em In my bedroom and my closet G Em G D The baggage in my heart is still so dark
[Chorus]
G Am Em Modern loneliness, we're never alone D But always depressed, yeah G Am Love my friends to death Em D But I never call and I never text, yeah G Am La-di-da-di-da Em D You get what you give and give what you get, so G Am Em Modern loneliness, we love to get high D C But we don't know how to come down
[Post-Chorus]
C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down
[Chorus]
G Am Em Modern loneliness, we're never alone D But always depressed, yeah G Am Love my friends to death Em D But I never call and I never text, yeah G Am La-di-da-di-da Em D You get what you give and give what you get, so G Am Em Modern loneliness, we love to get high D C But we don't know how to come down
[Post-Chorus]
C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down C G Down, down, down, down, down Am D We don't know how to come down
[Outro]
G Am Em Modern loneliness, we're never alone D But always depressed, yeah
Modern Loneliness Track Info
- Song: Modern Loneliness
- Artist: Lauv
- Produced by Lauv, Johnny Simpson & Mike Elizondo
- Album ~how i’m feeling~
Learn to play “Modern Loneliness Chords” by Lauv. Easy Guitar Chords with strumming patterns.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.

Modern Loneliness Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
- Key: G#
- Capo: 1st fret
- Chords: G, D, Em,
- Suggested Strumming: DUD D DUD D
D= Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke, N.C= No Chords
Modern Loneliness Chords W/Wo Capo
| Capo – 1st fret | WO Capo |
| G – 320003 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 Am – x02210 C – x32010 | G# – 466544 D# – xx1343 Fm – 133111 Bbm – x13321 C# – x43121 |
[Intro]
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv in?
MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv is in the key of G#.
What chords do I need for MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv?
You need G, D, Em, to play MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv.
Do I need a capo for MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv?
Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv.
How hard is MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv to play on guitar?
MODERN LONELINESS CHORDS WITH STRUMMING – Lauv is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.