Key: D · BPM: 90 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Dm, D, Eb, E, F, G, Am, Bb · Strumming: D D D D
[Intro] F D F D [Verse 1] F Well I went through my list of friends and found D I had no one to tell F Of this overwhelming clean feeling D Strange serenity Am When I saw the girl looked just like me F And it broke my heart, the lengths you went G To hold me Dm To get to have me, 'cause [Chorus] Am E I haven’t given you what you need F C You wanted me but couldn’t reach me Am E So you went into your memory-relived F C All the ways you still want me Am E F I haven’t given you what you need C Am You wanted me but couldn’t reach me E F C I’m sorry it should’ve been me [Interlude] Bb Eb D [Verse 2] F I’d be going ‘bout my day, until a hand D Would come and lift me out F And drop me in the middle of a labyrinth D Where I’d be stuck a while Am When I saw the girl looked just like me, I thought F Must be lonely loving someone G D Trying to find their way out of a maze Oh I know [Interlude] Am E F C Am E F C [Chorus] Am E F I haven’t given you what you need C You wanted me but couldn’t reach me Am E So you went into your memory-relived F C All the ways you still want me Am E F I haven’t given you what you need C Am You wanted me but couldn’t reach me E F C I’m sorry it should’ve been me Am E F C I’m sorry it should’ve been me [Outro] C F Bb Eb D
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 4th of February 2022, the song was released, produced by Patrick Hyland. The song was also written by Mitski.
Track Info
- Song: Shouldve Been Me
- Artist: Mitski
- Produced by Patrick Hyland
- Album: Laurel Hell (Rough Trade Exclusive)
Chords Info
- Tuning: (EADGBE)
- Key: D
- BPM: 90
- Chords: Dm, D, Eb, E, F, G, Am, Bb
- Suggested Strumming: D D D D
- D = Down Stroke, U = UpStroke, N.C = No Chords, * = single Down stroke
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| Dm – xx0231 D – xx0232 Eb – xx1343 E – 022100 F – 133211 G – 320003 Am – x02210 Bb – x13331 | Dm – 2210 D – 2220 Eb – 3331 E – 1402 F – 2010 G – 0232 Am – 2000 Bb – 3211 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Shouldve Been Me in?
Shouldve Been Me is in the key of D.
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What chords do I need for Shouldve Been Me?
You need Dm, D, Eb, E, F, G, Am, Bb to play Shouldve Been Me by Mitski.
Do I need a capo for Shouldve Been Me?
No capo is needed to play Shouldve Been Me by Mitski.
How hard is Shouldve Been Me to play on guitar?
Shouldve Been Me by Mitski is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.