Linger (SiriusXM Session)

How to play Linger (SiriusXM Session) by Royel Otis on guitar

This song is a great one to learn if you want a smooth, upbeat groove that feels relaxed but still keeps moving. At about 120 BPM, you get a steady pulse that is easy to lock into, and the progression has a satisfying, familiar lift in D major.

You can stay mostly in open shapes with G, D, A, and C, so the left hand stays comfortable for most of the song. The main thing to watch is the move into F#m, since that barre shape will feel more demanding than the others. Make that change cleanly and keep the chords ringing evenly.

Start by looping the opening G - D - A - C until the changes feel automatic. Then add F#m slowly and make sure each shape lands on time. Once the switches are solid, play along with the full tempo and focus on staying relaxed through every change.

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.