Hammer On In The Cmaj7 On The D String During The Second Set Of 4 Beats * = Single Strum Intro Cm A#6 G#maj7 G#maj7 (x2) Verse 1 Well ICm Strummed The LifeA#6 Out Of My Dad's OG#maj7ld Guitar I Snapped A FCmew Strings Back Then, But IA#6 Just Can't Help It, I StiG#maj7ll Strum Too Hard And TheCm Talk Of Me AlwaysA#6 Talking To Me Through The BuG#maj7zzing And The Wood Shards It AlwaysCm Lost Its Tune, FingertipsA#6 Black And Blue Shooting PG#maj7aint Straight Through The Heart Chorus Oh 'Cause You're StCmuck Like A HA#6ole In This GuitaG#maj7r You're Trapped BehCmind These Strings, They Cut MyA#6 Skin Like G#maj7 Barbed Wire OoCmh A#6 G#maj7 Verse 2 You Know ThatCm I Loved You, You HaveA#6 Not Any Clue As To WhyG#maj7 I Do What I Do If You JustCm Trust Me Dear, Quit Ringing IA#6nside My Ear We Can FG#maj7inally Pay Our Dues With EveryCm Song I Make, I Feel IA#6 Memorate All The TiG#maj7mes That We Had Shared I Don't RegrCmet My Decision, Just WA#6ish Things Were Different 'Cause G#maj7 Life Don't Ever Seem Fair Chorus Oh 'Cause You're StCmuck Like A HA#6ole In This GuitaG#maj7r You're Trapped BehCmind These Strings, They Cut MyA#6 Skin Like G#maj7 Barbed Wire Post-Chorus OoCmh, A#6Mmm G#maj7 MmmCmmmmA#6 G#maj7 Verse 3 You Were ACm Blazing Fire, I WasA#6 Walking That Wire Souls MG#maj7elting Every Step Too Far You Were An CmAx, I Was A Tree You Were MA#6ade For Me But I Was MaG#maj7de To Be Cut Apart Chorus Oh 'Cause You're StCmuck Like The HA#6ole In This GuitaG#maj7r You're Trapped BehCmind These Strings, They Cut MyA#6 Skin Like G#maj7 Barbed Wire YeCmah A#6 G#maj7 Outro Cm A#6 G#maj7 Cm*
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FAQ
What are the chords for Barbed Wire?
The chords for Barbed Wire are: Cm, A#6, G#maj7
What is the original key of Barbed Wire?
The original key is Em.
What is the difficulty of playing Barbed Wire?
The difficulty level is Intermediate.
Can I play Barbed Wire in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Barbed Wire be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Barbed Wire on ukulele?
Chord Barbed Wire can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Barbed Wire?
Barbed Wire uses 3 chords: Cm, A#6, G#maj7
What is the easiest way to play Barbed Wire?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Barbed Wire released in?
Barbed Wire was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Barbed Wire?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Barbed Wire to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Cm
A#6
G#maj7
Capo · play original chords