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Key
Em Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Linkin Park’s biggest hit is built on four simple open chords. The emotional weight comes from Chester’s vocal, not complex harmony.
Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a clean tone for the verse, switch to distortion for the chorus. All four chords are open — no barre chords.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
I’m tired of being what you want me to be,
G
Feeling so faithless, lost under the surface.
D
Don’t know what you’re expecting of me,
C
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes.
Chorus
Em G
I’ve become so numb, I can’t feel you there,
D C
Become so tired, so much more aware.
Em G
I’m becoming this, all I want to do
D C
Is be more like me and be less like you.