The Greatest Chords
The Greatest by Alabama Shakes is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of B. It uses the chords B5, E5, G5, F# and E. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
B5
Well, I never meant to be the greatest
E5
I only ever want to be your baby
G5 B5
Life is perfect in your arms, don't ever let me go
F# E
To go anywhere
B5
Should I stay? Stay awake?
E5
I know you ain't there trying to be my baby
G5
God, help us! Help us all!
B5
Don't ever let me down
F# E
You're always doing that
B5
Should I stay? Stay awake?
E5
I know you ain't out here trying to be my baby
G5
Life's perfect in your thoughts
B5
Don't ever let me go
F# E
I could be your one and only
B5 E5
B5
Well, I never meant to be the greatest
E5
I know you ain't out there trying to be my baby
G5
Come on love me! Come on!
B5
God, bring his ass on home
F# E
If you can do anything
B5 E5