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Darren Criss

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Categories by Darren Criss in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
Cm7This One’s Got A F7(sus)Dirty Mouth
The F7Other’s Got A F7Twisted Shout
The A#maj7Other Just Got Nothing To Say Dsus4       D​
Cm7This One’s Got That PurF7(sus)ple Like
FiF7re I Like The F7Other Better
A#maj7This One’s Just Got Nothing But Gray Dsus4       D​

Verse 2
So Cm7Take The Dust Off F7(sus)Of Your Boots
You’d F7Think She Was F7In Cahoots
A#maj7Sketchy Baby Girl Over ThereDsus4       D​
Cm7Girl You’re Acting CrF7(sus)azy
Lord Have F7Mercy! I’m Used F7To It
But SomeA#maj7times I Just Think You Don’t CareCm     Dm(add11)/A             D#m     G#​

Chorus
Gm    Seems Like The CmCategories
D7    Got Nothing To GmDo With A#5You Or MD#e   D7​
With You Or GmMe   Cm    D7​
Gm    Seems Like The CmOnes Who Love Us
D7    They Don’t Even GmKnow Just A#What That MD#eans   D7​
That’s How It Cm7Seems
OooFsus(7)ooh,   OoF7ooohF7,  OoA#maj7ooh-Oh-Dsus4Oh-Oh-DOh-Oh Cm7​
OooFsus(7)ooh,   OhF7, OhF7     A#maj7       Dsus4      D​

Verse 3
Cm7Dancing With An AnF7(sus)gel/Demon
F7Brother/Sister, Mother/F7Heathen
A#maj7Putting All The Steps In The GroovDsus4e      D​
And Cm7Nodding Your Head Back F7(sus)And Forth
“This F7Song, I Kinda LoveF7 This Song,”
PreA#maj7tending That You Know All The MovDsus4es

Verse 4
The DBeat Goes Cm7Faster Than Your Mind F7(sus)Can Handle
F7Take Your Time Just F7When You Can
And A#maj7See That You Got Caught By The HDsus4ook
DInvisible Cm7Lines Cast By A F7(sus)Thousand Strangers
F7Take Your Time And F7Hope For Danger
A#maj7Exercise And Promise A LooCmk    Dm(add11)/A             D#m     G#​

Chorus
Gm    Seems Like The CmCategories
D7    Got Nothing To GmDo With A#5You Or MD#e   D7​
With You Or GmMe   Cm    D7​
Gm    Seems Like The CmOnes Who Love Us
D7    They Don’t Even GmKnow Just A#What That MD#eans   D7​
That’s How It Cm7Seems

Bridge
D#   I Take Advantage Of ADm7ll My Callings
Cm   Don’t Take No Stops At Stop SignsG5    A5    A#5    D5​
D#   I Get The Feeling That IDm7’m Still Falling
A7    Somewhere In Between TheD7 Lines That We Never Made

Pre-chorus
Cm7   OooFsus(7)ooh,   OoF7ooohF7,  OoA#maj7ooh-Oh-Dsus4Oh-Oh-DOh-Oh Cm7​
OooFsus(7)ooh,   OhF7, OhF7     A#maj7       Dsus4      D​

Chorus
Gm    Seems Like The CmCategories
D7    Got Nothing To GmDo With A#5You Or MD#e   D7​
With You Or GmMe   Cm    D7​
Gm    Seems Like The CmOnes Who Love Us
D7    They Don’t Even GmKnow Just A#What That MD#eans   D7​
That’s How It Cm7Seems

Outro
Fsus(7)         F7    F7    A#maj7       TDsus4hat’s HowD It SeemsCm7​
Fsus(7)         F7    F7    A#maj7       TDsus4hat’s HowD It SeeCm7ms
OooFsus(7)ooh,   OoF7ooohF7,  OoA#maj7ooh-Oh-Dsus4Oh-Oh-DOh-Oh Cm7​
OooFsus(7)ooh,   OoF7ooohF7,  OoA#maj7ooh-Oh-Dsus4Oh-Oh D      Cm7​
Cm   Dm(add11)/A  D#m  G#  Gm

(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
Also available in: Am7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Categories?

The chords for Categories are: Cm7, F7(sus), F7, A#maj7, Dsus4, D, Cm, Dm(add11)/A, D#m, G#, Gm, D7

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: Cm7, F7(sus), F7, A#maj7, Dsus4, D, Cm, Dm(add11)/A, D#m, G#, Gm, D7

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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