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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Misery Business Chords – Harmonica
Paramore’s energetic pop-punk anthem about karma and relationship drama. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Pop-Punk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a pick and keep your strums tight and percussive for the right feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
C – G – Am – F
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
C – G – Am – F
Bridge
Am
F
C
G
Chorus
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
C – G – Am – F
Outro
C
G
Am – F
C – G – Am – F (×2)
Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F progression slowly before speeding up to the song’s fast tempo; this chord pattern is the core of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Misery Business"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Misery Business" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Misery Business" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Misery Business"?
It was written by Hayley Williams, Josh Farro, and released in 2007.