Chords for Beginners: The Cardigans

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Hello my fellow guitarists! I’m back with four amazing chords for beginners from the Cardigans. The songs are coming with lyrics and guitar chords as usual. The guitar tabs are the followings: Lovefool; My Favourite Game; Live and learn and For what it’s worth. I hope it’s going to be helpful, enjoy them! Please give my site a huge Like, share out my beginner's chords to your friends!  Thank you very much.

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1. The Cardigans - Lovefool chords
2. The Cardigans - My Favourite Game chords
3. The Cardigans - Live And Learn chords
4. The Cardigans - For What It's Worth chords

The Cardigans is a Swedish band formed in the town of Jönköping in October 1992.Their debut album Emmerdale was released in 1994. They are delivering a pop-rock and folk to the audience. The Cardigans reached real success with the following album "Life" in 1996. But it is with his third album "First Band On The Moon" in 1996 that The Cardigans knows his biggest success thanks mainly for their evergreen song: Lovefool. Lovefool's inclusion on the blockbuster Romeo and Juliet film soundtrack helped them to gain international reputation. Overall the band sold over 15 million albums worldwide. Members include Bengt Lagerburg – drums, percussion; Lars-Olof Johansson – acoustic guitar, piano and keyboards; Nina Persson – lead vocals, keyboards; Magnus Svenigsson – bass guitar, vocals and Peter Svensson – guitar, vocals. Also check out: Chords for Beginners: Gabriella Cilmi.

Guitar chords and tabs for beginners: The Cardigans

Chords for Beginners: The Cardigans - Lovefool

First Cardigans song on the Chords for Beginners is Lovefool, which in 1996 became the Cardigans' first international hit single. Play the song with the following guitar chords: Am, Dm, G, Cmaj7, C, A, D, Bm, B7 and E major chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Lovefool" by The Cardigans

Guitar chords: Am, Dm, G, Cmaj7, C, A, D, Bm, B7 and E major chords
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Chords and tabs for beginners: "Lovefool" by The Cardigans - chord illustrations

Am                       Dm

Dear, I fear we're facing a problem
G                       Cmaj7

You love me no longer, I know
         Am                  Dm

And maybe there is nothing
                  G                    Cmaj7

That I can do to make you do
Am                 Dm

Mama tells me I shouldn't bother
G                     Cmaj7               Am

That I ought to stick to another man
                   Dm

A man that surely deserves me
G                     Cmaj   C  A

But I think you do!
Dm   B7    E
So I cry, I pray and I beg
A             D             Bm                 E
Love me love me, say that you love me
A             D         Bm              E

Fool me fool me go on and fool me
A             D                  Bm                  E

Love me love me, pretend that you love me
A               D                   Bm                  E

Leave me leave me just say that you need me
A             D             Bm                  E

Love me love me, say that you love me
A               D                     Bm                  E

Leave me leave me just say that you need me
Am      Dm              E                   Am

I can't care 'bout anything but you...
Am  Dm  G  Cmaj7 …
Lately I have desperately pondered,
Spent my nights awake and I wonder
What I could have done in another way
To make you stay
Am  Dm  G  Cmaj7 …

Reason will not lead to solution
I will end up lost in confusion
I don't care if you really care
As long as you don't go
Dm   B7    E
So I cry, I pray, and I beg
A  D  Bm  E …
Love me, love me say that you love me
Fool me, fool me go on and fool me
Love me, love me pretend that you love me
Leave me, leave me just say that you need me
So I cry, and I pray for you to
Love me, love me say that you love me
Leave me, leave me just say that you need me
I can't care 'bout anything but you ...
E                   Am
Anything but you...
Love me, love me (Say that you love me)
Fool me, fool me (Go on and fool me)
Love me, love me (I know that you need me)
I can't care 'bout anything but you …

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The Cardigans – My Favourite Game chords

The Cardigans – My favourite game: fantastic song written by guitar player Peter Svensson and lead singer Nina Persson. Guitar chords: Am, G, D, F and E major.

Chords for beginners: "My Favourite Game" by The Cardigans

Guitar chords: Am, G, D, F and E major guitar chords
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Chords for beginners: "My Favourite Game" by The Cardigans - chord illustrations

Intro: Am  G  D  F  G …

Am                                    G

I don't know what you're looking for
D                                         F           G

You haven't found it baby, that's for sure
Am                                         G

You rip me up and spread me all around
D                          F          G      Am  G  D  F  G

In the dust of the deed of time
Am  G  D  F  G …
And this is not a case of lust, you see
It's not a matter of you versus of me
It's fine the way you want me on your own
But in the end it's always me alone
                Am            F               G         E   G
And I'm losing my favourite game
              Am               F        G     E  G

You're losing your mind again
        Am            G

I'm losing my baby
D                  G             E        Am  G  D  F  G

Losing my favourite game
Am  G  D  F  G …
I only know what I've been working for
Another you so I could love you more
I really thought that I could take you there
But my experiment is not getting us anywhere
Am  G  D  F  G …
I had a vision I could turn you right
A stupid mission and a lethal fight
I should have seen it when my hope was new
My heart is black and my body is blue
Am  F  G  E  G …
And I'm losing my favourite game
You're losing your mind again
I'm losing my favourite game
I've tried but you're still the same
I'm losing my baby
You're losing a saviour and a saint…

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Chords: The Cardigans – Live And Learn

Live and learn, among the best chords for beginners – a straight love song about learning love. One of the best songs by The Cardigans; chords: G, D, A, Em and F#m guitar chords.

Guitar chords for beginners: "Live And Learn" by The Cardigans

Guitar chords: G, D, A, Em and F#m chords
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Guitar chords for beginners: "Live And Learn" by The Cardigans - chord illustrations

Intro: G  D  A  D (2x)

G                              D

I came home in the morning
                                  A

And everything was gone
                                   D

Oh what have I done
G                                 D

I dropped dead in the hallway
                     A

Cursing the dawn
Oh come on sun
D                  G

Why must I burn
D                          A      D

I’m just trying to learn
G  D  A  D …
I stared into the light
To kill some of my pain
It was all in vain
Cause no senses remain
But an ache in my body
And regret on my mind
But I’ll be fine
               D               G      D
Cause I live and I learn
D                         A

Yes I live and I learn
            D                    G

If you live you will learn
D                 F#m    G  D  A  D

I live and I learn
G  D  A  D …
Got kicked in the head
So I started a fight
Cause I knew I was right
But I learned I was wrong
I remember a slaughter
I remember I fought
For the money I brought
I got blistered and burned
And lost what I earned
          D             Em    D
But I live and I learn
D                        A      D

Yes I live and I learn
Em     D      A      Em
I        got, I got it now

Em     D      A      Em
I        got, I got it now
Em             D           A          Em
She’s got, She’s got it now
G  D  A  D …
I came to one a corner
With some help from a man and goddamn
I don’t seem to have learned
That a lady in need is guilty indeed
So I paid and got laid in return
And I don’t know what I’ve learned
G  D  A  D …
Well you get what you give
And hell yes I lived
But if you live as you learn
I don’t think I’d be learned
Oh with the sun in my eyes
Surprise, I’m living a life
But I don’t seem to learn
No I don’t think I can learn …

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The Cardigans – For What It’s Worth chords

For what it’s worth by The Cardigans; guitar chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C major chords. Stay with the Chords for Beginners blog for more great bands and artists!

Guitar chords for beginners: "For What It's Worth" by The Cardigans

Guitar chords: Am, F, Dm, G and C major
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Chords for beginners: "For What It's Worth" by The Cardigans - chord illustrations

Am                              F  Dm  Am  G

One, two, three, four

G                                  Dm
Hey baby come round
Dm

Keep holding me down
                  F                          C       G

And I'll be keeping you up tonight.
G                                                      Dm
The four letter word got stuck in my head
Dm                                             F

The dirtiest word that I've ever said
F                                C      F

It's making me feel alright.
F                     Dm       Am          F
For what it's worth I love you
F                    Dm        Am          F

And what is worse I really do
F                  Dm                       C

Oh what is worse I'm gonna run run run
                 G                         F

'Till the sweetness gets to you
                      Dm       Am

And what is worse I love you!
G  Dm  F  C …
Hey please baby come back
There'll be no more loving attack
And I'll be keeping it cool tonight.
The four letter word is out of my head
Come on around get back in my bed
Keep making me feel alright.
F  Dm  Am  F …
For what it's worth I like you
And what is worse I really do
Things have been worse
And we had fun fun fun
'Till I said I love you
And what is worse I really do!
F                   Dm      Am
For what it's worth I love you
F                   Dm       Am   

And what is worse I really do… Oh
F  Dm  Am  F …
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do… Oh
For what it's worth I love you
And what is worse I really do....

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

The Cardigans’ songs offer an enjoyable way for beginners to practice chords, as their music combines melodic pop-rock with easy-to-learn progressions. Known for catchy rhythms and emotive lyrics, many of their songs use simple chords, making them approachable and fun for those just starting on guitar.

Guitar chords for beginners: The Cardigans

A great song to start with is "Lovefool" This hit song uses chords like Am, Dm, G, Cmaj7, C, A, D, Bm, B7 and E major chords, which are commonly learned open chords ideal for beginners. The song’s upbeat tempo and consistent rhythm provide an excellent opportunity for new players to practice steady strumming and smooth chord transitions. Its repetitive structure makes it easier to learn while keeping the pace relaxed and manageable.

Another good choice is "My favourite game" which includes straightforward chords like Am, G, D, F and E major chords. This song has a mellow vibe and moderate tempo, allowing beginners to work on chord accuracy while following a slightly slower, more relaxed rhythm. Stay with the "Chords for Beginners" for more The Cardigans songs like: "Live and learn" or "For what it’s worth". Playing along with The Cardigans not only helps beginners build confidence in chord shapes and rhythm but also brings enjoyment to practice sessions. Their music creates a fun and accessible experience, allowing new guitarists to connect with catchy songs while developing foundational skills.

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