Before You Go

How to play Before You Go by Lewis Capaldi on guitar

Before You Go is a strong song to learn because it sounds emotional and direct, and the steady pace makes it feel manageable even for a beginner. You get a simple, song-first feel that lets you focus on clean changes and keeping the groove even.

The chart uses a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving between the easier chords and the tougher grip-based ones. Pay close attention to the opening move D# - G# - F - G#, since that change sets the pattern you will keep hearing and it can feel awkward at first.

Start by learning each chord shape on its own, then loop the opening progression slowly until the changes feel smooth. After that, play through the whole chart at a relaxed tempo, and only then bring it up toward the song 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.