Teddy Swims - Lose Control Chords

[Intro]
F#m
 
[Verse 1]
F#m                                         A/E
  Something's got a hold of me lately, no I don't know myself anymore
D/F#                                              C#/F
  Feels like the walls are all closin' in and the devil's knockin' at my door, whoa
F#m                                                A/E
 Outta my mind, how many times, did I tell you I'm no good at being alone, yeah it's
D/F#                                             C#/F
takin' a toll on me, tryin' my best to keep from tearin' the skin off my bones, don't you know
 
[Chorus]
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#            C#sus4/F#              C#/F
next to me, I'm fallin' apart right in front of you can't you see
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#                    C#sus4/F#              C#/F
next to me, yeah you're breakin' my heart baby you make a mess of me
 
[Verse 2]
F#m                                   A/E
  Problematic, problem is I want your body like a fiend like a bad habit, bad habit's hard to
D/F#                                                     C#sus4/F#
break when I'm with you, yeah I know I could do it on my own but I want that real full
C#/F
moon black magic and it takes two
F#m                                A/E
  Problematic, problem is when I'm with you I'm an addict, and I need some
  D/F#                                                           C#sus4/F#
release, my skin in your teeth, can't see the forest through the trees,
                  C#/F
got me down on my knees darlin' please, oh
 
[Chorus]
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#            C#sus4/F#              C#/F
next to me, I'm fallin' apart right in front of you can't you see
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#                    C#sus4/F#              C#/F
next to me, yeah you're breakin' my heart baby you make a mess of me, yeah
 
[Instrumental]
F#m A/E D/F# C#sus4/F# C#/F
 
[Chorus]
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#              C#sus4/F#              C#/F
here with me, I'm fallin' apart right in front of you can't you see
F#m            A/E
  I lose con...trol, when you're not
D/F#                      C#sus4/F#              C#/F
here with me, yeah you're breakin' my heart baby you make a mess of me





How to play "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims on guitar

When playing, keep your strumming pattern steady and concentrate on your downstrokes.
- Keep your tempo modest to match the emotional tone of the music.
- For smoothness, chord shifts must be seamless.

[Intro]
- Chords: F#M
- Strumming pattern: Down, down-up, down-up.
- F#m: Bar the second fret and place your fingers on the fourth frets of the A and D strings.

[Verse 1.]
- Chords: F#m, A/E, D/F#, and C#/F.
- Strumming pattern: Down, down-up, down-up.
- A/E: Place your fingers on the second frets of the D and G strings.
- D/F#: Put your fingers on the G string's second fret, the B string's third fret,
and the D string's fourth fret.
- C#/F: Bar the first fret and press your fingers to the G string's second
fret and the D string's third fret.

[Chorus]
Chords: F#m, A/E, D/F#, C#sus4/F#, and C#/F.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up, down-up, down-down.
- C#sus4/F#: Bar the fourth fret and position your fingers on the sixth frets
of the A and D strings.
- C#/F: Same as verse.

[Verse 2.]
Chords: F#m, A/E, D/F#, and C#sus4/F#.
- Strumming pattern: Down, down-up, down-up.
- F#m: Same as the beginning.
- A/E: Same as verse one.
- D/F#: Same as verse one.
- C#sus4/F#: Same as the chorus.

Instrumental chords include F#m, A/E, D/F#, C#sus4/F#, and C#/F.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up, down-up, down.

[Chorus]
Chords: F#m, A/E, D/F#, C#sus4/F#, and C#/F.
- Strumming pattern: Down-up, down-up, down-down.
- Use the same fingering and transitions as the last chorus.

Practice transitioning between F#m, A/E, D/F#, and C#/F in verses.
- Smooth transitions are essential for retaining the song's emotional effect.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is in normal tuning (EADGBE).
- Tone: Use a clean or lightly overdriven amp setting to match the song's style.
- Practice: Begin slowly to learn chord changes, then progressively increase speed.

Typical Errors:
- To guarantee clean chords, position fingers correctly and apply pressure.
- Refrain from accelerating during chord changes and maintain a steady tempo.

The song "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims has poignant lyrics and a passionate
vocal performance. The song examines emotional pressure and longing while
a loved one is away. Teddy Swims, renowned for his expressive performances
and powerful voice, offers a moving musical portrayal of emotions.