Chappell Roan - The Subway

How to play Chappell Roan - The Subway by ChappellRoan on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the progression is simple and steady, so you can focus on clean changes and a confident groove. At about 120 BPM, it should feel driving but still very manageable once your hands settle in.

You will mostly be moving between barre shapes, with only F and Dm as the easier open shapes. The main thing to watch is the jump back to Gm after Cm and A#, since that return can feel abrupt until your fingers learn the shape change.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: Gm - Cm - A# - Gm. Then add F and Dm one at a time, keeping your changes smooth before you try full speed. Once the shapes feel automatic, play along with the track and stay relaxed through every shift.

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.