About Damn Time

How to play About Damn Time by Lizzo on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 1 you play D, A, Am, Dm, Gm, A# and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a fun one to learn because it locks into a strong, confident groove and keeps you moving at a steady pace. At about 120 BPM, it feels energetic and tight, so you get a good workout while still staying in a clear, danceable pocket.

You have one open shape, F, but most of the chart uses barre shapes like D#, A#, A#m, D#m, G#m, B, F#, G#, Fm, and F#m. That means your left hand has to stay relaxed and efficient. The main change to watch is the opening move between D# - A# - A#m - A#, since that shift can feel quick until your fingers learn the shape changes cleanly.

Start by looping just the opening progression slowly and making each chord ring clearly. Then add the rest of the barre shapes one at a time, keeping your hand close to the fretboard. Once the changes feel automatic, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying steady rather than forcing speed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.