Maggots For Brains Chords
Artist:
Olivia Rodrigo
Difficulty:
Medium
Key:
A major
Capo:
9
ReleaseDate:
12 Jun 2026
Genre:
Indie Rock/Jangle Pop
The chords correspond to the lyrics, with key changes. The chord sequences are created by the musician and are not too difficult. The standard tuning is E A D G B E. For the simple G chord, the original key with a basic rhythm, such as guitar strumming, is used. The G major chords (A, D, F#m, E, C#m, A/G#) are repeated throughout the song. A capo is not necessary; it's easy to play. The typical strumming pattern is down-down-up-up-down-up, with a capo on the 2nd fret also optional. The G guitar chords are played as (G, C, Em, D, Bm, G/F#).
Introduction
What key is the song "Maggots For Brains By Olivia Rodrigo" | A Major
Is it suitable for beginners? | Playing in the original key is quite difficult at the intermediate level due to the barre and chords. Playing with a capo is relatively easy for beginners.
What capo position should be used? | I recommend using the capo on fret 2 and playing chords in the key of G to make it easier to play.
What is the genre/mood of the song? | Alternative Sadness, gloom, delirium, and a touch of self-deprecating sarcasm reflect loneliness when alone.
What is the guitar strumming pattern? | 4/4 (counting the beats 1-2-3-4 Tempo:(162) BPM from beginning to end. Basic rhythm, mostly Down - Down - Up - Up - Down - Up (D-D-U-U-D-U)
Chords:
A major Original key A D F#m E C#m A/G#
(Lyrics):Maggots For Brains - Olivia Rodrigo
[Verse1]
My day was so mundane, I don't think I left the house
Drank a pot of coffee, tried to write, nothing came out
Somehow, it's the weekend, I'm still bored out of my skull
And I went to the party but only on principle
[Pre-Chorus]
Empty, look at me
[Chorus]
I'm a zombie in my body, I'm a train off of the track
I feel dirty, I feel rotten, and the colors are all flat
I'm a sad shell of a woman and I've got maggots for brains
But that's just a thing that happens when my
When my baby goes away
When my baby goes away
He goes away
[Verse2]
Everything feels moldy like the fruit that's in my fridge
And everything that's funny, I wish I could tell to him
And sometimes, at a low point, I even wish for tragedy
'Cause I know he'd come ovеr and take real good care of mе
[Pre-Chorus]
It's so weird, he's not here
[Chorus]
I'm a zombie in my body, I'm a train off of the track
I feel dirty, I feel rotten, and the colors are all flat
I'm a sad shell of a woman and I've got maggots for brains
But that's just a thing that happens when my
When my baby goes away
When my baby goes away
He goes away, oh
[Bridge]
What can I do
But think of you?
But think of you? (But think of you?)
What can I do
But think of you? (All I can do)
But think of you? (But think of)
[Chorus]
I'm a zombie in my body, I'm a train off of the track
I feel dirty, I feel rotten, and the colors are all flat
I'm a sad shell of a woman and I've got maggots for brains
But that's just a thing that happens when my
When my baby goes away
[Post-Chorus]
What can I do (When my baby goes away)
But think of you?
But think of you? (Away, when my baby goes away)
What can I do (When my baby goes away
But think of you?
But think of you? (Away)
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