Pointless

How to play Pointless by Lewis Capaldi on guitar

“Pointless” is a great beginner song to learn because the tempo sits in a comfortable pocket and the harmony stays easy to follow. You can focus on clean changes and a steady feel instead of fighting a fast part, so it works well for building confidence.

The chart mixes open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving smoothly between the easier E, A, and Em and the harder B. Watch the shift into B, since that change is likely to feel the most awkward at first, especially if you are keeping time through the whole progression.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the shapes feel automatic. Then practice the tougher change on its own, add the full sequence back in, and only speed up once you can land each chord cleanly without breaking the pulse.

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.