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Mr. Brightside

The Killers

03:43

C#majA#mF#majCmD#majG#majD#m

How to play Mr. Brightside on guitar

Mr. Brightside by The Killers uses 7 chords: C#maj, A#m, F#maj, Cm, D#maj, G#maj, D#m. It's intermediate level — a solid foundation in basic chord shapes will help before learning it.

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration03:43
Chords7
C#maj C#maj C#majComing out of my cageA#mand I've been doingC#majjust fine. Gotta,C#majgotta beF#majdown because I want itC#majall. It started out with a kiss. How did it end upF#majlike this? It was only a kiss. It was only aC#majkiss. Now I'm fallingCmasleep. And she's calling aF#majcab. While he's having a smoke and she's taking aC#majdrag. Now they're going toCmbed and my stomach isF#majsick. And it's all in my head, but she's touching hisA#mchest now. He takesD#majoff herG#majdress now. Let meF#majgo. Go. Go.D#mGo.F#majGo.A#m
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What chords are in Mr. Brightside by The Killers?

Mr. Brightside by The Killers uses 7 chords: C#maj, A#m, F#maj, Cm, D#maj, G#maj, D#m. The song features 7 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play Mr. Brightside by The Killers?

A capo on fret 6 is the most popular way to play Mr. Brightside. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 6, you'd play Gmaj, Em, Cmaj, F#m, Amaj, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Mr. Brightside hard to play on guitar?

Mr. Brightside is intermediate level on guitar. It uses 7 chords, so a comfortable foundation in basic chord shapes will help before tackling it. With regular practice, most developing players can work through the full arrangement.

Can a beginner play Mr. Brightside on guitar?

Mr. Brightside is achievable for motivated beginners who already know a few basic chords. The 7-chord arrangement will take practice to get smooth, but it's definitely learnable with dedication.

How long is Mr. Brightside by The Killers?

Mr. Brightside by The Killers is 03:43 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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