Twenty One Pilots - The Craving Chords

[Intro]
C G B7 Em
C G Bm
 
 
[Verse 1]
C              G
Seems I get in my own way
    B7                Em
The more I think, the less I say
C           G            Bm
I hope I communicate the craving
Am                              C
Now I see intentions don't mean much
 
 
[Chorus]
Em               C
Say enough, say enough
      G
Did I let her know, let her know
Bm   Em       C       G
If I found my body in chains
    B7           Em
I'd lay down and wait
    C                  G  B7 Em
And hope she looks for me
    C                  D
And hope she looks for me
 
 
[Verse 2]
C                 G
She just wants to catch a wave
B7                 Em
Ride it off to the end of the days
  C               G           Bm
I hope that I can satiate the craving
Am                               C
Now I see the gesture don't mean much
 
 
 
[Chorus]
Em               C
Say enough, say enough
      G
Did I let her know, let her know
Bm   Em       C       G
If I found my body in chains
    B7           Em
I'd lay down and wait
    C                  G  B7 Em
And hope she looks for me
    C                  D
And hope she looks for me
 
Ooh
 
 
[Instrumental]
C G B7 Em
C G Bm
Am C
 
 
[Chorus]
Em               C
Say enough, say enough
      G
Did I let her know, let her know
Bm   Em       C       G
If I found my body in chains
    B7           Em
I'd lay down and wait
                C             G
'Cause it's the fеar of the unknown
              B7            Em
That cripples evеry step we take
           C                G
And I just hate to put this on her
      B7                Em             D       C   G B7 Em  C G
But I swear that I will give more than I take away
        Bm
Mm, the craving
Am                              C
Now I see intentions don't mean much





How to Play "The Craving" by Twenty One Pilots on Guitar

[Intro]

Chords: C, G, B7, Em, C, G, Bm
Strum each chord with an all-down-up strum.
Emphasize smoothness between the chords.
[Verse 1]

Chords: C, G, B7, Em, C, G, Bm, Am, C
Strumming Pattern: Down-Up-Down-Up to keep it rhythmic.
Bring out the rhythm and the very transparent chord changes.
The lyrics express contemplation and the struggle with pointing out what is on one's mind.
[Chorus]

Chords: Em, C, G, Bm, Em, C, G, B7, Em, C, G, B7, Em, C, D
Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, accenting the downbeats.
Dynamics: Strum more lightly during lyrics that are emotional.
Reflects the want to connect and fear with the unknown.
[Verse 2]

Chords: C, G, B7, Em, C, G, Bm, Am, C
Almost the same strumming pattern as Verse 1.
Keep a steady, flowing strum.
Continuation of the narrative of longing and introspection.
[Instrumental]

Chords: C, G, B7, Em, C, G, Bm, Am, C
Same as the strumming of the chorus.
Just try to keep a steady beat with clear transitioning points.
[Chorus]

Chords: Em, C, G, Bm, Em, C, G, B7, Em, C, G, B7, Em, C, G, B7, Em, D, C
Strumming Pattern: Down-up-down-up, emphasizing downbeats.
Keep dynamics, and allow chords to ring for emotional effect.
[Outro]

Chords: Am, C
Strum each chord with a steady down-up pattern.
Let the chords ring out for a reflecting finish.
[General Tips]

Tuning: Standard tuning (E A D G B e).
Tone: Use a clean or slightly overdriven setting on your amp.
Practice: Begin slowly moving between the chords until you can and then speed it up.
[Common Mistakes]
Hasty transitions: Slow down and make your transitions without hurrying.
Inconsistent Strumming: Use a metronome to keep a steady rhythm.
Dead Strings: Change the form so every string can vibrate freely.
[Song Facts]
"The Craving" by Twenty One Pilots captures the themes of longing and communication.
The lyrics tell how hard expressing feelings is and how dreadful unknowns are. The band,
consisting of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, is known for in-depth lyrics and the blending of
different genres. It is this song that captures the essence of struggle
and the deep longing to connect.