Seventeen Going Under (Edit)

How to play Seventeen Going Under (Edit) by Sam Fender on guitar

This song is a strong beginner pick because it sits in a steady, driving groove and feels big without being overly complex. You get a confident, anthem-like strum that rewards clean changes and a solid pulse, so it is satisfying to play even at a simple level.

The chart uses barre shapes throughout, so your main job is getting comfortable with those grips and keeping them relaxed. The opening move is C# to G# to D# to F#, so watch that first shift closely - it sets up the rest of the song and can feel the most awkward until your hand learns the shape changes.

Start by practicing each chord on its own, then loop C# - G# - D# - F# slowly until the changes feel even. After that, bring in a steady strum at a relaxed tempo and only speed up when the switches stay clean. Focus on the first two chords, then the full cycle, then the song at tempo.

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.