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Darren Criss

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse 1
Dm7This One’s Got A G7(sus)Dirty Mouth
The G7Other’s Got A G7Twisted Shout
The Cmaj7Other Just Got Nothing To SayEsus4       E​
Dm7This One’s Got That PurG7(sus)ple Like
FiG7re I Like The G7Other Better
Cmaj7This One’s Just Got Nothing But GrayEsus4       E​

Verse 2
So Dm7Take The Dust Off G7(sus)Of Your Boots
You’d G7Think She Was G7In Cahoots
Cmaj7Sketchy Baby Girl Over TherEsus4e      E​
Dm7Girl You’re Acting CrG7(sus)azy
Lord Have G7Mercy! I’m Used G7To It
But SomeCmaj7times I Just Think You Don’t CarDme    Em(add11)/B             Fm    A#​

Chorus
Am    Seems Like The DmCategories
E7    Got Nothing To AmDo With C5You Or FMe E7​
With You Or AmMe   Dm    E7​
Am    Seems Like The DmOnes Who Love Us
E7    They Don’t Even AmKnow Just CWhat That FMeans E7​
That’s How It Dm7Seems
OooGsus(7)ooh,   OoG7ooohG7,  OoCmaj7ooh-OhEsus4-Oh-OhE-Oh-OhDm7​
OooGsus(7)ooh,   OhG7, OhG7     Cmaj7      Esus4      E​

Verse 3
Dm7Dancing With An AnG7(sus)gel/Demon
G7Brother/Sister, Mother/G7Heathen
Cmaj7Putting All The Steps In The GrooEsus4ve     E​
And Dm7Nodding Your Head Back G7(sus)And Forth
“This G7Song, I Kinda LoveG7 This Song,”
PreCmaj7tending That You Know All The MoEsus4ves

Verse 4
The EBeat Goes Dm7Faster Than Your Mind G7(sus)Can Handle
G7Take Your Time Just G7When You Can
And Cmaj7See That You Got Caught By The Esus4Hook
EInvisible Dm7Lines Cast By A G7(sus)Thousand Strangers
G7Take Your Time And G7Hope For Danger
Cmaj7Exercise And Promise A LoDmok   Em(add11)/B             Fm    A#​

Chorus
Am    Seems Like The DmCategories
E7    Got Nothing To AmDo With C5You Or FMe E7​
With You Or AmMe   Dm    E7​
Am    Seems Like The DmOnes Who Love Us
E7    They Don’t Even AmKnow Just CWhat That FMeans E7​
That’s How It Dm7Seems

Bridge
F   I Take Advantage Of Em7All My Callings
Dm   Don’t Take No Stops At Stop SignsA5    B5    C5   E5​
F   I Get The Feeling That Em7I’m Still Falling
B7    Somewhere In Between TheE7 Lines That We Never Made

Pre-chorus
Dm7   OooGsus(7)ooh,   OoG7ooohG7,  OoCmaj7ooh-OhEsus4-Oh-OhE-Oh-OhDm7​
OooGsus(7)ooh,   OhG7, OhG7     Cmaj7      Esus4      E​

Chorus
Am    Seems Like The DmCategories
E7    Got Nothing To AmDo With C5You Or FMe E7​
With You Or AmMe   Dm    E7​
Am    Seems Like The DmOnes Who Love Us
E7    They Don’t Even AmKnow Just CWhat That FMeans E7​
That’s How It Dm7Seems

Outro
Gsus(7)         G7    G7    Cmaj7       Esus4That’s HoEw It SeemDm7s
Gsus(7)         G7    G7    Cmaj7       Esus4That’s HoEw It SeDm7ems
OooGsus(7)ooh,   OoG7ooohG7,  OoCmaj7ooh-OhEsus4-Oh-OhE-Oh-OhDm7​
OooGsus(7)ooh,   OoG7ooohG7,  OoCmaj7ooh-OhEsus4-Oh-OhE      Dm7​
Dm   Em(add11)/B  Fm  A#  Am

(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) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Categories?

The chords for Categories are: Dm7, G7(sus), G7, Cmaj7, Esus4, E, Dm, Em(add11)/B, Fm, A#, Am, E7

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: Dm7, G7(sus), G7, Cmaj7, Esus4, E, Dm, Em(add11)/B, Fm, A#, Am, E7

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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