Musical

Defying Gravity Chords

Stephen Schwartz Intermediate Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · D

The showstopping finale of Act 1 from “Wicked,” “Defying Gravity” is a triumphant anthem of self-empowerment. Simplified for guitar with a capo, this version captures the song’s soaring power.

Powerful Musical Theater (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↓↑↓↑

1234567

Tip: Build dramatically through the song. Start softly and increase intensity. The key moment is the final chorus where you should strum as powerfully as possible. Use a capo on 1st fret for the original Db key.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Something has changed within me

Am G

Something is not the same

C G Am D

I’m through with playing by the rules of someone else’s game

Chorus

C G Am D

So if you care to find me, look to the western sky

C G Am D

As someone told me lately, everyone deserves the chance to fly

C G Am

And if I’m flying solo, at least I’m flying free

D C G

To those who’d ground me, take a message back from me

Am D C

Tell them how I am defying gravity

Verse 2

C G

I’m through accepting limits

Am D

’Cause someone says they’re so

C G Am D

Some things I cannot change, but till I try I’ll never know