good 4 u

How to play good 4 u by Olivia Rodrigo on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play Em, D, B, C, E, G and more, the shapes the player above shows.

“good 4 u” is a great one to learn because it has a punchy, urgent feel and a strong pop-rock drive. You get to lock into a steady groove and make the changes feel sharp and confident, which is very satisfying at around 120 BPM.

The chart mixes open shapes and barre shapes, so it gives you both comfort and a challenge. E, D, and A are the easier grips, while F#m, C#, F#, B, and Bm need more hand strength and cleaner muting. The change to watch first is the opening move from F#m to E and back again, then into C#.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the shapes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chord flow in small sections, keeping your strums even and relaxed. Once the changes are smooth, bring the tempo up little by little until you can play through the song without rushing.

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.