My Immortal (Band Version)

How to play My Immortal (Band Version) by Evanescence on guitar

My Immortal (Band Version) is a great song to learn if you want something emotional and steady at a beginner level. It feels calm and reflective, with a repeating progression that lets you focus on clean changes and even timing instead of speed.

You can lean on the open shapes A, E, D, and Em, while the harder barre shapes are C#m, F#m, C#, and B. The main change to watch is the move between A and C#m in the opening progression, since that shift sets the feel and can expose any buzz or late fretting.

Start by looping A - C#m - A - C#m very slowly and making each chord ring clearly. Then add the other shapes one at a time, keeping your hand relaxed. Once the changes feel smooth, bring it up to the song’s pace and aim for consistent, even strums.

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.