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How to play ABC by Jackson 5 on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 1 you play G, C, G#, Em, B, E, the shapes the player above shows.

ABC is a bright, upbeat song that feels playful and energetic under your fingers. It is a great one to learn if you want a tight pop groove with a steady, catchy chord cycle that keeps moving without feeling too complex.

You will need both open shapes and barre shapes here. The open chords A, C, and F are easier to grab, while G#, C#, and Fm take more hand strength and clean muting. The main change to watch is the opening move between G# and C# - getting that shift smooth will make the whole chart feel much easier.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the chord shapes one at a time, keeping your strums even and relaxed. Once the switches are clean, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying locked into the groove.

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.