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Darren Criss

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Categories by Darren Criss

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
Am7This One’s Got A D7susDirty Mouth
The D7Other’s Got A D7Twisted Shout
The Gmaj7Other Just Got Nothing To SayBsus4       B​
Am7This One’s Got That PurD7susple Like
FiD7re I Like The D7Other Better
Gmaj7This One’s Just Got Nothing But GrayBsus4       B​

Verse 2
So Am7Take The Dust Off D7susOf Your Boots
You’d D7Think She Was D7In Cahoots
Gmaj7Sketchy Baby Girl Over TherBsus4e      B​
Am7Girl You’re Acting CrD7susazy
Lord Have D7Mercy! I’m Used D7To It
But SomeGmaj7times I Just Think You Don’t CarAme    Bm(add11)/F#              Cm    F​

Chorus
Em    Seems Like The AmCategories
B7    Got Nothing To EmDo With G5You Or CMe B7​
With You Or EmMe   Am    B7​
Em    Seems Like The AmOnes Who Love Us
B7    They Don’t Even EmKnow Just GWhat That CMeans B7​
That’s How It Am7Seems
OooDsus7ooh,   D7OoooD7oh,  Gmaj7Ooooh-Bsus4Oh-Oh-BOh-Oh-Am7Oh
OooDsus7ooh,   D7Oh, D7Oh   Gmaj7      Bsus4      B​

Verse 3
Am7Dancing With An AnD7susgel/Demon
D7Brother/Sister, Mother/D7Heathen
Gmaj7Putting All The Steps In The GrooBsus4ve     B​
And Am7Nodding Your Head Back D7susAnd Forth
“This D7Song, I Kinda LoveD7 This Song,”
PreGmaj7tending That You Know All The MoBsus4ves

Verse 4
The BBeat Goes Am7Faster Than Your Mind D7susCan Handle
D7Take Your Time Just D7When You Can
And Gmaj7See That You Got Caught By The Bsus4Hook
BInvisible Am7Lines Cast By A D7susThousand Strangers
D7Take Your Time And D7Hope For Danger
Gmaj7Exercise And Promise A LoAmok   Bm(add11)/F#              Cm    F​

Chorus
Em    Seems Like The AmCategories
B7    Got Nothing To EmDo With G5You Or CMe B7​
With You Or EmMe   Am    B7​
Em    Seems Like The AmOnes Who Love Us
B7    They Don’t Even EmKnow Just GWhat That CMeans B7​
That’s How It Am7Seems

Bridge
C   I Take Advantage Of Bm7All My Callings
Am   Don’t Take No Stops At Stop SignsE5    F#5     G5   B5​
C   I Get The Feeling That Bm7I’m Still Falling
F#7    Somewhere In Between The B7Lines That We Never Made

Pre-chorus
Am7   OooDsus7ooh,   D7OoooD7oh,  Gmaj7Ooooh-Bsus4Oh-Oh-BOh-Oh-Am7Oh
OooDsus7ooh,   D7Oh, D7Oh   Gmaj7      Bsus4      B​

Chorus
Em    Seems Like The AmCategories
B7    Got Nothing To EmDo With G5You Or CMe B7​
With You Or EmMe   Am    B7​
Em    Seems Like The AmOnes Who Love Us
B7    They Don’t Even EmKnow Just GWhat That CMeans B7​
That’s How It Am7Seems

Outro
Dsus7       D7    D7    Gmaj7       Bsus4  That’s BHow It SeAm7ems
Dsus7       D7    D7    Gmaj7       Bsus4  That’s BHow It Am7Seems
OooDsus7ooh,   D7OoooD7oh,  Gmaj7Ooooh-Bsus4Oh-Oh-BOh-Oh-Am7Oh
OooDsus7ooh,   D7OoooD7oh,  Gmaj7Ooooh-Bsus4Oh-Oh-BOh    Am7​
Am   Bm(add11)/F#  Cm  F  Em

(Note: D7Sus Is Optional. Keep Playing Am7 If Not)

Am7 - 5/X/5/5/5/X
Dsus7 - X/5/5/5/3/X
D9 - X/5/4/5/5/X
D7 - X/5/4/5/3/X
Gmaj7 - 3/X/4/4/3/X
Bsus4 - X/2/4/X/5/X
B - X/2/4/X/4/X
E7 - 0/2/0/1/0/0
Am - X/0/2/2/1/0
Bm(Add11)/F# - X/X/4/4/3/0
Cm - X/3/5/5/4/3
F - X/8/10/X/10/X
Em7 - 0/2/2/0/3/0
B7 - X/2/1/2/X/X
G - 3/X/0/0/3/X
C - X/3/2/0/1/0
C* - X/3/5/X/5/X
Bm7 - X/2/4/2/3/2
E5 - 0/2/2/X/X/X
F#5 - 2/4/4/X/X/X
G5 - 3/5/5/X/X/X
B5 - X/2/4/4/X/X
F#7 - 2/4/2/3/2/2
B7* - X/2/1/2/0/2
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FAQ

What are the chords for Categories?

The chords for Categories are: Am7, D7sus, D7, Gmaj7, Bsus4, B, Am, Bm(add11)/F#, Cm, F, Em, B7

What is the original key of Categories?

The original key is Am7.

What is the difficulty of playing Categories?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Categories in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Categories be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Categories on ukulele?

Chord Categories can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Categories?

Categories uses 12 chords: Am7, D7sus, D7, Gmaj7, Bsus4, B, Am, Bm(add11)/F#, Cm, F, Em, B7

What is the easiest way to play Categories?

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 Categories released in?

Categories was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Categories?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Categories to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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