Blinding Lights

How to play Blinding Lights by The Weeknd on guitar

This song is a great pick if you want a modern pop groove that feels instantly familiar and fun to lock into. At about 120 BPM, you get a steady, driving pulse that rewards clean changes and a confident, even feel.

The chart mixes easy open shapes with tougher barre shapes, so you will feel the contrast right away. F and C are the simpler grips, while Fm, Cm, and D# need more hand strength and cleaner fretting. The main change to watch is the opening Fm - Cm - D# - Fm loop, since it keeps coming back and can expose any hesitation.

Start by learning that opening progression slowly and making each chord ring clearly. Then practice the open shapes on their own, add the barre shapes one at a time, and finally loop the full sequence until the changes feel automatic. Once the shapes are solid, bring it up to tempo in small steps.

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.