WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | John Legend - All Of Me Chords | Version #1
[INTRO]
Bm G D A Bm
Bm G D A
[VERSE 1]
Bm G D
What would I do without your smart mouth
A Bm
Drawing me in, and kicking me out
G D A Bm
Got my head spinning, no kidding, I cant pin you down
G D
What's going on in that beautiful mind
A Bm
I'm on your magical mystery ride
G D A Em
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
[BRIDGE 1]
Em Bm
My heads under water
A Em
But I'm breathing fine
Bm A
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
[CHORUS 1]
D
Cause all of me
Bm
Loves all of you
Em
Love your curves and all your edges
A
All your perfect imperfections
D
Give your all to me
Bm
I'll give my all to you
Em
You're my end and my beginning
A
Even when I lose I'm winning
Bm G D
Cause I give you all, all of me
Bm G D A
And you give me all, all of you, oh
[VERSE 2]
Bm G D
How many times do I have to tell you
A Bm
Even when you're crying you're beautiful too
G D A Bm
The world is beating you down, I'm around through every move
G D
Your'e my downfall, you're my muse
A Bm
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
G D A Em
I can't stop singing, it's ringing, in my head for you
[BRIDGE 2]
Em Bm
My heads under water
A Em
But I'm breathing fine
Bm A
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
[CHORUS 2]
D
Cause all of me
Bm
Loves all of you
Em
Love your curves and all your edges
A
All your perfect imperfections
D
Give your all to me
Bm
I'll give my all to you
Em
You're my end and my beginning
A
Even when I lose I'm winning
Bm G D
Cause I give you all, all of me
Bm G D A Em
And you give me all, all of you, oh (Give me all of you)
[BRIDGE 3]
Em Bm
Cards on the table
A Em
We're both showing hearts
Em Bm A
Risking it all, though its hard
[FINAL CHORUS]
D
Cause all of me
Bm
Loves all of you
Em
Love your curves and all your edges
A
All your perfect imperfections
D
Give your all to me
Bm
I'll give my all to you
Em
You're my end and my beginning
A
Even when I lose I'm winning
Bm G D
Cause I give you all, all of me
Bm G D A
And you give me all, all of you, oh
Bm G D
Cause I give you all, all of me
Bm G D A
And you give me all, all of you, oh.
How to play "All of Me" on guitar
Intro: The start of the song takes off with a downplaying chord
progression. The strumming is pretty light with a ballad feel. Use
downstrokes; keep a smooth flow in between chord changes.
Start with Bm, go to G, D, A. Now repeat this twice. More
concentration on having a clean transition in between the chords,
with each note ringing clearly.
Verse 1: It's a kind of variation of the intro, a bit more bringing out
of the lyrics. Soft strumming, close to the melody. On the Bm and G,
pick up a down-up pattern that matches the song's rhythm and use
it throughout. Transfer to D and A; keep the transitions even. Pay
attention to dynamics: during softer parts of the verse, you will want
to soften your strumming as well.
Bridge 1: The bridge approaches a little bit towards the emotional
side, bringing in Em. Start with the chord Em, then through Bm and A;
strum it very softly, clearly showing that the lyrics can be emotionally
attached. Run the chords in swift harmony so the continuation
of the song remains soft, lightweight.
Chorus 1: The chorus adds a little elevation, more intensity towards
the message of the lyrics. Strum a bit harder, but still under control
of the dynamics of the song. Start out with D, then move to Bm,
then Em, and A. In this section keep a consistent down-up strumming
pattern but emphasize the downs to push the chorus. Pay careful
attention to your changes, particularly in the movements between Bm to G
Verse 2: Chorus 2: The chorus stays the same. Be sure to play
with a nice strong feel. Pay attention to the B minor chord –
Be on the second fret so that you can easily transition to the G chord.
Verse 2: Play this verse the exact same way as verse one but with
a higher intensity. Keep strumming with the down-up rhythm. Make
good, clean chord changes and really focus on singing the lyrics
with emotion. Be sure and control your strumming with the dynamics
of the song as they change.
Bridge 2: This one has the feel again of the first bridge. Just use
that same chord progression (Em, Bm, A). Keep your strum down
and just focus on what you are singing as far as the message
of the lyrics; the chords will automatically bring out the vocals.
Chorus 2: Repeat with song's intended intensity, wanting the message
to hit home. Strum the same way as the previous chorus. Make sure
the transitions are smooth and give the chorus a much-needed
emotional punch.
Bridge 3: Brings the tone down way more vulnerable on the "Cards on
the table" line. Strum lightly on Em, Bm, and A. Let the chords ring
out to really hit home the vulnerability in the lyrics.
Final Chorus: The final chorus is the emotional peak of the song.
Strum with intensity, but keep it controlled for the song to remain in
a ballad style. Strum using the same chord progression (D, Bm, Em, A).
Put emphasis on the downstrokes in the strumming pattern for the final
chorus to feel strongly resonant. Convey the emotion in your delivery
for each chord transition.
Song Facts: Written by John Legend and released in 2013, "All of Me"
was a tender ballad addressed to his wife, Chrissy Teigen. The lyrics
describe unconditionally adoring the strengths and imperfections that
come with loving someone. It peaked at number one worldwide. John
Legend is a multifaceted artist and is actually famous for his mellow
voice and piano ballads. "All of Me" probably is one of the most popular
tracks he has, often heard in wedding receptions or at romantic moments.