Rein Me In

How to play Rein Me In by Sam Fender & Olivia Dean on guitar

This song is a great one to learn if you want a smooth, modern pop feel with a steady pulse. At about 120 BPM, it should sit in a comfortable groove once you lock into the changes, and the E major center gives it a bright, confident sound.

You get a mix of open shapes and barre chords, so the main challenge is balancing comfort with endurance. A and E are the easier open chords, while B, C#m, F#m, G#m, and F# ask for cleaner fretting and stronger left-hand control. The change to watch most closely is the opening move from B to C#m to F#m to A.

Start by practicing that opening progression slowly and cleanly, making each chord ring before moving on. Then add the open shapes and the barre chords in small loops, keeping your hand relaxed. Once the changes feel automatic, bring the tempo up in stages until you can play through the full song without rushing.

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.