Midnight Sun

How to play Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play A, G, D, Am, C, Em and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is a strong pick if you want a mid-tempo groove that feels steady and confident under your hands. You get a clean, driving progression that sits well in A major and rewards smooth, even changes. It should feel upbeat without being rushed, so you can focus on locking in the shape changes and keeping the rhythm relaxed.

The chart mixes open shapes with barre shapes, so you can expect some contrast in effort. A, E, D, and Am are the easier grips, while B, Bm, and F#m will ask for more hand strength and cleaner fretting. The main change to watch is the opening move from B to A and then into E, because that shift can expose any hesitation before you land on Bm.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each change feels automatic. Then practice the barre shapes on their own, especially Bm and F#m, before putting the full sequence back together. Once the chord moves are solid, bring the tempo up in small steps and aim for a steady strum that stays even all the way through.

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.