R.E.M. - Losing My Religion

How to play R.E.M. - Losing My Religion by remhq on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the steady tempo and repeating progression make it easy to lock in quickly. You get a strong, recognizable groove without needing flashy technique, so it feels rewarding early on.

Most of the song uses open shapes, with only D#m and F#m as the harder barre chords from your chart. The main thing to watch is the opening move from D#m into F, then into G and Am, since that shift can feel awkward until your hand learns the shape changes.

Start by practicing D#m to F slowly, then add G and Am until the cycle feels smooth. After that, loop the full progression at a relaxed pace, and only speed up once each change lands cleanly.

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.