Teddy Swims - Lose Control (Lyric Video)

How to play Teddy Swims - Lose Control (Lyric Video) by Teddy Swims on guitar

This is a strong beginner song because the groove is steady and the progression feels familiar right away. You get a smooth, emotional loop that sits well at about 120 BPM, so it feels musical without being rushed. Once you settle into it, the song has a relaxed, singable flow that rewards clean changes.

The chart mixes open shapes with barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving between the easier A, D, E, and F shapes and the harder F#m, B, C#m, C#, and F# shapes. The opening F#m - B - A - D is the change to watch closely, since it asks you to switch from barre chords into open shapes without losing time. Keep the fretting hand relaxed and aim for clean, economical movement.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the shape changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chord cycle in small sections, keeping your timing even before you worry about speed. Once the changes are solid, play along with the full track and let the steady pulse carry you to full 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.