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[C]I wish I found some [Am]better sounds no one's ever heard
[E]I wish I had a better [C]voice that sang some better words
[Am]I wish I found some chords [E]in an order that is new
[C]I wish I didn't have [Am]to rhyme every time I sang
[E]I was told when I get [C]older, all my fears would shrink
[Am]But now I'm insecure, and [E]I care what people think
[C]My name's Blurryface and [Am]I care what you think
[E]My name's Blurryface and [C]I care what you think
[Am]Wish we could [E]turn back time
[C]To the [Am]good old days
[E]When our mama [C]sang us to sleep
[Am]But now we're [E]stressed out (oh)
[C]Wish we could [Am]turn back time (oh)
[E]To the good [C]old days (oh)
[Am]When our mama [E]sang us to sleep
[C]But now [Am]we're stressed out
[E]♪
[C]We're stressed out
[Am]♪
[E]Sometimes a certain smell will take [C]me back to when I was young
[Am]How come I'm never able [E]to identify where it's coming from?
[C]I'd make a candle out of [Am]it if I ever found it
[E]Try to sell it, never sell out [C]of it, I'd probably only sell one
[Am]It'd be to my brother, [E]'cause we have the same nose
[C]Same clothes, homegrown, a stone's throw [Am]from a creek we used to roam
[E]But it would remind us [C]of when nothing really mattered
[Am]Out of student loans and tree house [E]homes, we all would take the latter
[C]My name's Blurryface and [Am]I care what you think
[E]My name's Blurryface and [C]I care what you think
[Am]Wish we could [E]turn back time
[C]To the [Am]good old days
[E]When our mama [C]sang us to sleep
[Am]But now we're [E]stressed out (oh)
[C]Wish we could [Am]turn back time (oh)
[E]To the good [C]old days (oh)
[Am]When our mama [E]sang us to sleep
[C]But now [Am]we're stressed out
[E]Used to play pretend, [C]give each other different names
[Am]We would build a rocket ship [E]and then we'd fly it far away
[C]Used to dream of outer space, but [Am]now they're laughing at our face saying
[E]"Wake up, you need [C]to make money", yeah
[Am]We used to play pretend, [E]give each other different names
[C]We would build a rocket ship [Am]and then we'd fly it far away
[E]Used to dream of outer space, but [C]now they're laughing at our face saying
[Am]"Wake up, you need [E]to make money", yeah
[C]Wish we could [Am]turn back time
[E]To the [C]good old days
[Am]When our mama [E]sang us to sleep
[C]But now we're [Am]stressed out (oh)
[E]Wish we could [C]turn back time (oh)
[Am]To the good [E]old days (oh)
[C]When our mama [Am]sang us to sleep
[E]But now [C]we're stressed out
[Am]We used to play pretend, [E]used to play pretend, money
[C]We used to play pretend, [Am]wake up, you need the money
[E]Used to play pretend, [C]used to play pretend, money
[Am]We used to play pretend, [E]wake up, you need the money
[C]Used to play pretend, [Am]give each other different names
[E]We would build a rocket ship [C]and then we'd fly it far away
[Am]Used to dream of outer space, but [E]now they're laughing at our face saying
[C]"Wake up, you need [Am]to make money", yeah
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Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – vi – E – iii – B – IV – V – ii
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CAmEEm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
BFGDm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle3 chord unik digunakan
check_circleSemua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – vi – E – iii – B – IV – V – ii•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Stressed Out
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Stressed Out (Twenty One Pilots)?
To play the Easy Chords for Stressed Out, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Stressed Out?
The original recording key for Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
