Chords for Beginners: The Cranberries

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Here we are again, with new chords for beginners! This time a fantastic Irish rock band: The Cranberries. You have four unforgettable piece of music with lyrics and guitar chords. The songs are the followings: Zombie; Linger; Dreams and Ode to my family. Please share my beginner's chords with others, and give me a huge Like here on the right side of the site!

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1. The Cranberries - Zombie chords
2. The Cranberries - Linger chords
3. The Cranberries - Dreams chords
4. The Cranberries - Ode To My Family chords

The Cranberries band is an Irish alternative rock group formed in 1989. It has gained popularity in the early 90's. They are probably one of the best known bands on the Irish music scene over the past few decades. Band members: Dolores O'Riordan – vocals, Noel Hogan – Guitar, Mike Hogan – bass guitar and Fergal Lawler – Drums. Led by vocalist Dolores O'Riordan, powerful voice is the most distinctive element of the group's sound, the group initially made little impact in the United Kingdom. It wasn't until the lush ballad "Linger" became an American hit in 1993 that the band also achieved mass success in the U.K. The Cranberries was one of the most successful rock acts of the '90s and sold over 40 million albums worldwide. The band has achieved four top 20 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. Stay with us, and check this out: Chords for Beginners: The Eagles.

Guitar chords for beginners: The Cranberries

Chords for Beginners: The Cranberries - Zombie

The best easy guitar tabs by The Cranberries, let’s start with their most successful song: Zombie. Play the following guitar chords: Em, C, G and D major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Zombie" by The Cranberries

Guitar chords: Em, C, G and D major guitar chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Zombie" by The Cranberries - chord illustrations

Em          C

Another head hangs lowly
G                        D

Child is slowly taken
Em                         C

And the violence caused such silence
G                          D

Who are we mistaken
              Em
But you see it's not me
             C

It's not my family
              G

In your head, in your
                              D

Head they are fighting
With their tanks and their bombs
                 Em                      C

And their bombs and their guns
               G                                         D

In your head, in your head they are cryin'
               Em                   C
In your head, in your head
              G                        D

Zombie, zombie, zombie… Hey, hey
                            Em                   C

What's in your head, in your head
              G                        D

Zombie, zombie, zombie
Em  C  G  D …

Hey, hey, hey, oh
Dou, dou, dou, dou
Dou, dou, dou, dou
Dou, dou, dou, dou
Dou, dou, dou, dou
Em  C  G  D …
Another mother's breakin'
Heart is taking over
When the violence causes silence
We must be mistaken
It's the same old theme since nineteen-sixteen
Em  C  G  D …

In your head,
In your head they're still fightin'
With their tanks and their bombs
And their bombs and their guns
In your head, in your head they are dyin'
Em  C  G  D …
In your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie  Hey, hey
What's in your head, in your head
Zombie, zombie, zombie
Hey, hey, hey
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hey, oh, ya, ya-a …

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Chords for Beginners: The Cranberries - Linger

The next one is a beautifully told story of love. Linger by The Cranberries. Guitar chords: D, A, C and G major.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Linger" by The Cranberries

Guitar chords: D, A, C and G major guitar chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Linger" by The Cranberries - chord illustrations

     D                                                    A

If you, if you could return, don't let it burn, don't let it fade.
                                     C            
I'm sure I'm not being rude, but it's just your attitude,
                        G

It's tearing me apart, It's ruining everything.
     D                                                                          A
I swore, I swore I would be true, and honey, so did you.
                                                 C

So why were you holding her hand? Is that the way we stand?
                                    G

Were you lying all the time? Was it just a game to you?
              D                                                     A
But I'm in so deep. You know I'm such a fool for you.
                                                           C

You got me wrapped around your finger, ah, ha, ha.
                                    G

Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to,
                                     D

Do you have to let it linger?
            A
Oh, I thought the world of you.
                 C

I thought nothing could go wrong,
                  G

But I was wrong. I was wrong.
     D                                                     A

If you, if you could get by, trying not to lie,
                                      C

Things wouldn't be so confused and I wouldn't feel so used,
                                     G

But you always really knew, I just wanna be with you.
D  A  C  G …
But I'm in so deep. You know I'm such a fool for you.
You got me wrapped around your finger, ah, ha, ha.
Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to,
Do you have to let it linger?
D  A  C  G …
And I'm in so deep. You know I'm such a fool for you.
You got me wrapped around your finger, ah, ha, ha.
Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to,
Do you have to let it linger?
D  A  C  G …
You know I'm such a fool for you.
You got me wrapped around your finger, ah, ha, ha.
Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to,
Do you have to let it linger? 

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How to play chords in "The Cranberries" songs as a beginner?

Playing guitar along with The Cranberries’ songs offers a deeply rewarding experience, as their music blends emotive melodies with accessible chord progressions. The band's mix of alternative rock and Irish influences creates a rich atmosphere that allows guitarists to immerse themselves in the music while practicing essential skills.

One of the best songs to learn is "Zombie" a powerful track that primarily uses basic chords such as Em, C, G, and D major chords. These open chords are easy for beginners to pick up, while the song’s driving rhythm and haunting melody provide a satisfying playing experience. The steady strumming pattern and repetition make it ideal for practicing chord transitions and rhythm.

Guitar chords for beginners: The Cranberries

Another excellent song is "Linger" which features soft, emotional tones and simple chords like D, G, C, and A guitar chords. Its slower tempo allows players to focus on precise finger placement and strumming dynamics, making it a great song for building expression and technique. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more The Cranberries songs like: "Ode to my family" or "Dreams". Playing The Cranberries creates a great feeling of connection to their emotional and powerful music. It allows guitarists to develop their skills while enjoying timeless tracks that evoke a strong sense of atmosphere and meaning.

Chords for Beginners: The Cranberries - Dreams

Dreams by The Cranberries on the Chords for Beginners blog. Touching,  great lyrics and great instrumentals.  What else does a song need? Chords: D, G and A major guitar chords. To match original key use a capo! 

Guitar chords for beginners: "Dreams" by The Cranberries

Guitar chords: D, G and A major guitar chords
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Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: "Dreams" by The Cranberries - chord illustrations

D           G                              A

Oh, my life is changing everyday,
                             D
In every possible way.
D                    G                                        A

And oh, my dreams, it's never quite as it seems,
                              D

Never quite as it seems.

D                                        G                                               A
I know I've felt like this before, but now I'm feeling it even more,
                                     D

Because it came from you.
D                                     G                                        A

And then I open up and see the person falling here is me,
                               D      D  G  A  D

A different way to be.
D  G  A  D …

I want more impossible to ignore,
Impossible to ignore.
And they'll come true, impossible not to do,
Impossible not to do.
D  G  A  D …
And now I tell you openly, you have my heart so don't hurt me.
You're what I couldn't find.
A totally amazing mind, so understanding and so kind;
You're everything to me.
D  G  A  D …
Oh, my life,
Is changing every day,
In every possible way.
And oh, my dreams,
It's never quite as it seems,
'Cause you're a dream to me,
Dream to me.
Ah, da, da da da, da, la...

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Chords: The Cranberries – Ode To My Family

The Cranberries – Ode to my family; guitar chords: C, Am, Em, F and G major. Capo: 2^nd fret. Stay with me for more great chords for beginners!

Guitar chords for beginners: "Ode To My Family" by The Cranberries

Guitar chords: C, Am, Em, F and G major guitar chords
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Chords for beginners: "Ode To My Family" by The Cranberries - chord illustrations

C              Am                  Em             F       C

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo...
C              Am                  Em             F       C

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo...
C          Am                   Em           F              G        C
Understand the things I say, don't turn away from me,
C                         Am                     Em            F               G        C

'Cause I've spent half my life out there, you wouldn't disagree.
C                   Am                                Em

Do you see me? Do you see? Do you like me?
              F                          C

Do you like me standing there? Do you notice?
Am                               Em                       F

Do you know? Do you see me? Do you see me?
                        C

Does anyone care?
C              Am                       Em
Unhappiness where's when I was young,
                F        G                   C

And we didn't give a damn,
                             Am

'Cause we were raised,
             Em                    F        G               C

To see life as fun and take it if we can.
C                  Am

My mother, my mother,
        Em                  F                     G                          C

She hold me, she hold me, when I was out there.
C                 Am

My father, my father,
       Em                       F                       G

He liked me, oh, he liked me. Does anyone care?
C  Am  Em  F …
Understand what I've become, it wasn't my design.
And people ev'rywhere think, something better than I am.
But I miss you, I miss, 'cause I liked it,
'Cause I liked it, when I was out there. Do you know this?
Do you know you did not find me. You did not find.
Does anyone care?
C  Am  Em  F …
Unhappiness where's when I was young,
And we didn't give a damn,
'Cause we were raised,
To see life as fun and take it if we can.
My mother, my mother,
She hold me, she hold me, when I was out there.
My father, my father,
He liked me, oh, he liked me.
Does anyone care? ...    (8x)
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo ...

 

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