Wicked Games

How to play Wicked Games by The Weeknd on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play Am, G, Gm, F#m, F, C and more, the shapes the player above shows.

This song is worth learning because it has a dark, moody feel that sits well under your fingers and sounds strong even with a simple approach. At about 120 BPM, you get a steady pulse that helps you lock in the groove while keeping the vibe relaxed and controlled.

You will move between open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is keeping the hand relaxed while the grip stays clean. The opening Bm - A - Am - A change is the one to watch, since it asks you to shift from a barre shape into easier open chords without losing time.

Start by looping the opening four-chord move slowly until the changes feel automatic. Then add the rest of the progression in small sections, and only after that bring it up to full tempo. Once the shapes are solid, focus on smooth transitions and even rhythm.

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.