I Really Do...

How to play I Really Do... by Karan Aujla & Ikky on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 1 you play Em, Am, G, C, E, D and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is worth learning because it sits in a steady, modern groove and feels smooth once you lock into the pulse. At about 120 BPM, you get a confident, driving feel that stays manageable at an intermediate level.

Most of the chart uses barre shapes, so your fretting hand needs to stay relaxed and accurate. F is the only open shape here, while Fm, A#m, G#, C#, D#, and A# all ask for clean barre control. The main change to watch is the opening move between Fm and A#m, since that back-and-forth sets the shape of the whole song.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly: Fm - A#m - Fm - A#m. Once that switch feels even, add the rest of the chord changes one at a time and keep the rhythm steady. After that, bring the tempo up little by little until you can play through without tightening your grip.

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.