drop dead

How to play drop dead by Olivia Rodrigo on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 1 you play G, D, C, Em, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is worth learning because it stays in a tight loop and gives you a steady, driving feel right away. At about 120 BPM, you can focus on keeping the pulse even and letting the progression carry the energy. It is a good beginner pick if you want to practice smooth changes without getting overwhelmed.

The chart uses barre shapes for G#, D#, C#, and Fm, so the main challenge is clean fretting and quick repositioning. The opening move is G# to D# and back again, so watch that swap closely and keep your hand relaxed as you move through the repeated cycle.

Start by practicing each shape one at a time until every note rings clearly. Then loop G# - D# - G# - D# slowly, and only speed up when the changes feel automatic. Once that feels solid, add the full chord cycle and aim for a consistent, even groove.

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.