Olivia Dean - A Couple Minutes (Lyric Video)

How to play Olivia Dean - A Couple Minutes (Lyric Video) by Olivia Dean on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it sits in a steady, upbeat groove and gives you a clear loop to lock into. You’ll get a nice feel for moving between bright and darker colors without the part getting overly busy, so it’s satisfying to play along with right away.

The chart mixes open shapes and barre shapes, so your hands will need to switch between easier grips and the tighter, harder ones. Watch the opening move from G# to Gm to Dm and back to Gm - that change is the one to get smooth first, since it sets up the rest of the progression.

Start by learning the chord order slowly, then practice the opening loop until the changes feel automatic. After that, add the full song in short sections, keeping your hand relaxed and your timing steady. Once the switches are clean, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying even through every repeat.

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.