Physical

How to play Physical by Dua Lipa on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it has a steady, driving feel and a repeating groove that is easy to lock into. You get a strong pop pulse right away, so once you settle in, it feels energetic and satisfying to play.

Most of the shapes are open, so your fretting hand can stay relaxed for much of the song. The harder barre shapes are Cm, Gm, A#, and G#, so if those show up in your chart, give them extra attention. The main change to watch is the opening move from A to Am and then into Dm, which can feel quick at first.

Start by looping A - Am - Dm - A slowly until the switch feels natural. Then add the rest of the chart in small sections, keeping the beat steady at a comfortable pace. When the changes feel clean, bring it up toward the song’s tempo and focus on staying even rather than rushing.

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.