Lose Control

How to play Lose Control by Teddy Swims on guitar

Lose Control is a strong song to learn because the progression feels familiar and satisfying right away. You get a steady, upbeat groove at about 120 BPM, and the harmony moves in a way that makes the song feel bigger than the chord count suggests. It is beginner-friendly, but it still sounds polished when you keep the changes clean.

You will use a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving smoothly between them. The open chords A, D, and E should feel comfortable, while F#m asks for more hand strength and accuracy. The change to watch most closely is the opening move from F#m to A, since that shift sets the pace for the rest of the progression.

Start by looping F#m - A - D - E very slowly until your fingers land cleanly every time. Then practice the same cycle with a steady pulse, making each change on time before you worry about speed. Once that feels solid, bring it up toward the song tempo and focus on keeping the rhythm even through the barre chord.

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.