Twenty One Pilots - Paladin Strait Chords

[Intro]
Bb Gm Dm F C
 
[Verse 1]
Bb            Gm
   I can't be alone
              Dm
Guess I never told you so
          F   C       Bb
Makin' my way towards you
              Gm
Tracin' out a line
                      Dm
A route I've mapped a thousand times
          F   C       Dm
Makin' my way towards you
 
[Chorus]
Bb         Dm               F
   I would swim the Paladin Strait
    C           Bb
Without any floatation
       Dm                F
Just a glimpse of visual aid
   C                Bb
Of you on the other shoreline
Dm       F    C            Bb              Dm
Waitin', expectations that I'm gonna make it
F              C
Mm-hm, hm-hm-hm
 
[Verse 2]
Bb                 Gm
   Standing on the shore
               Dm
Staring down a hurtling storm
            F   C      Bb
Makin' it's way toward me
                Gm
Water rips with rage
               Dm
Endless row of angry waves
            F   C       Dm
Makin' it's way towards me
 
[Chorus]
Bb         Dm               F
   I would swim the Paladin Strait
    C           Bb
Without any floatation
       Dm                F
Just a glimpse of visual aid
   C                Bb
Of you on the other shoreline
Dm       F    C            Bb              Dm
Waitin', expectations that I'm gonna make it
F              C
Mm-hm, hm-hm-hm
 
[Bridge]
 
Bb F Am Gm
 
Bb                           F
   Here's my chance, time to take it
                        Am
Can't be sure that I'll make it
                Gm                     Bb
Even though I'm past the point of no return
                   F
I'm all in, I'm surrounded
                      Am
Put my money where my mouth is
                Gm                     Bb
Even though I'm past the point of no return
                          F
Here's my chance, time to take it
                        Am
Can't be sure that I'll make it
                Gm                     Bb
Even though I'm past the point of no return
                   F
I'm all in, I'm surrounded
                      Am
Put my money where my mouth is
                Gm                     Bb
Even though I'm past the point of no return
 
[Chorus]
                         F
I would swim the Paladin Strait
                Am
Without any floatation
                         Gm
Just a glimpse of visual aid
                    Bb
Of you on the other shoreline
         F                 Am
Waitin', expectations that I'm gonna make it
Gm
Mm-hm, hm-hm-hm
 
*Birbs chirping*
 
[Outro]
Bb F Am Gm
 
Bb                      F
   On the ground are banditos
                      Am
Fighting while I find Nico
                Gm                     Bb
Even though I'm past the point of no return
                     F
Climb the top of the tower
                        Am
"Show yourself," I yell louder
                Gm
Even though I'm past the point of no ret—
 
N.C.
So few, so proud, so emotional
N.C.
Hello, Clancy




How to play "The Paladin's Strait" by Twenty One Pilots on guitar

[Intro]

Play the next chords: B flat, G minor, D minor, F, and C.
Gentle strumming pattern to drive the reflective mood.
Make sure that the transitions between these chords are smooth.
[Verse 1]

Begin with Bb, Gm, and Dm.
Seamlessly strum and let all chords ring smoothly freely.
For the line "Makin' my way towards you," play F and C.
Ensure smooth transitions and maintain a consistent rhythm.
[Chorus]

Use Bb, Dm, F, and C.
Strum confidently with an emphasis on the downbeats.
"With no flotation" is plucked more softly.
Using Bb, Dm, F, C for "Waitin', expectations," with the slight break right before you change to the next chord.
[Verse 2]

Repeat the pattern from the first verse again: Bb, Gm, Dm, F, and C.
Gentle strumming pattern.
Distinct and clear ringing of individual notes, even between changes of chords.
[Chorus]

Sing the chorus pattern again as before, with the chords Bb, Dm, F, and C.
Make the strum pattern dynamic towards the lyrics.
[Bridge]

Play Bb, F, Am, and Gm.
This part gets a little heavier; therefore, strum a bit heavier.
On "Here's my chance, time to take it": Bb, F, Am, and Gm.
Have clear transitions and lead a steady beat.
[Chorus]

Repeat the chorus pattern with Bb, Dm, F, and C.
Emphasize the clear and strong strums to bring out the climax of the song.
[Outro]

Two-time use of Bb, F, Am, and Gm.
With that, keep a steady and reflective strumming pattern to allow the song to conclude.
Common Errors:

Sudden chord changes. If the change is new, practice it first slowly.
Not really letting chords ring totally out. Make all notes voiced and heard.
Strumming inconsistently. Ensure that one keeps that strumming hand loose and relaxed.
Song Facts:
The theme of "Paladin Strait" is about determination and unwavering spirit. Lyrics say
about the travel and how to confront a problem at the face of it with open arms.
Twenty One Pilots is made up of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun and are known for their
eclectic style, which draws from alternative, hip-hop, and electronic music.

Biography:
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical group made up of two individuals who met
in Columbus, Ohio in 2009. They achieved remarkable success with their 2015 album
"Blurryface," which featured hits like "Stressed Out" and "Ride." This band is renowned
for their outstanding live performances, among other things.