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Savior Complex Chords

Phoebe Bridgers Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Guitar

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Ukulele

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.

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Amtap to play

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Piano

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Banjo

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Mandolin

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Savior Complex Chords – Harmonica

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic ballad exploring codependency and emotional entanglement. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a gentle, steady rhythm to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Black hole opened in the kitchen

Am F

Every clock’s a different time

C G

It would only take the energy to fix it

Am F

I don’t know why I am

C

I don’t know why I am

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Verse 2

C G

I’m gonna be a fighter

Am F

Thirty-five in a t-shirt

C G

Crying in the bathroom

Am F

Know it’s for the best

C

I know it’s for the best

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Bridge

Am

I’ve been playing dead

F

My whole life

C

And I get this feeling

G

Whenever I feel good

Am

It’ll be the last time

F

My love

C

My love

G

My love

Chorus

G

Baby, you’re a vampire

Am F

You want blood and I promise

C

I’m a bad liar

G

With a savior complex

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

All the skeletons you hide

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Outro

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

C G

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Am F

Show me yours, and I’ll show you mine

Practice tip: Focus on the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) and practice the transition from Am to F, as it’s used frequently throughout the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Savior Complex"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Savior Complex" 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 "Savior Complex" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Savior Complex"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.