Wildflower chords
by Billie Eilish
Key: F# Minor
Capo: 2nd fret (Play using Key of E Minor shapes)
Chords Used: Em, G, B7, Bm7, Cmaj7, D
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 74 bpm
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly 🟢
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Wildflower chords & lyrics
Capo on 2 if playing with the videoThe Relative Major Key of Em is highlighted - Transpose to any other key.
If you want to play in the Original Key of F#m, press the 'A' button.
Cmaj7 Bm7 Em Em D
Intro: 4/4 | | | | 1+2+3+ 4+ |
Cmaj7 Bm7
1. Things fall a-part
Em
And time breaks your heart
D
I was-n't there, but I know
Cmaj7 Bm7
She was your girl
Em
You showed her the world
D Cmaj7
But fell out of love and you both let go
Bm
** She was cry-in’ on my shoul-der
Em
All I could do was hold her
G
Only made us clo-ser un-til Ju-ly
Cmaj7 Bm7
Now, I know that you love me
Em
You don't need to re-mind me
I should put it all be-hind me, should-n't I?...
Cmaj7 D B7 Em D
CH: But I see her in the back of my mind all the ti - i - |ime - |
Cmaj7 D B7 Em
Like a fe-ver, like I’m burn-ing a-live, like a si-i-i-ign
D Cmaj7
Did I cross the line?
Bm7 Em Em G
(Mm) Hmm... (Mm) Hmm | - |
Cmaj7 Bm
2. Well, good things don't last
Em
And life moves so fast
D
I'd ne-ver ask who was bet-ter
Cmaj7 Bm
'Cause she couldn't be
Em
More dif-fer-ent from me
D Cmaj7
Hap-py and free in lea-the-er
Bm
** And I know that you love me
Em
You don't need to re-mind me
D
Wan-na put it all be-hind me, but ba-by
Cmaj7 D B7 Em D
CH: I see her in the back of my mind all the ti - i - |ime - |
Cmaj7 D B7 Em
Feels like a fe-ver, like I'm burn-ing a-live, like a si-i-i-ign...
D Cmaj7
Did I cro-oss the line...
D
Bridge: You say no one knows you so well (Oh)
B7 Em D
But ev-'ry time you touch me, I just won-der how she felt
Cmaj7 D
Va-len-tine's Day, cry-in’ in the ho-tel
B7 Em
I know you did-n’t mean to hurt me, so I kept it to my-self
D
CH: And I won-der
Cmaj7 D B7 Em
Do you see her in the back of your mind in my eyes?...
Cmaj7 D B7 Em D
| | | | 1+2+ 3+4+ |
Cmaj7 D
Outro: You say no one knows you so well
B7 Em D
But ev-'ry time you touch me, I just won-der how she felt
Cmaj7 D
Val-en-tine's Day, cry-in’ in the ho-tel
B7 Em D
I know you did-n't mean to hurt me, so I kept it to my-self
Cmaj7 D
Outro: You say no one knows you so well
B7 Em
But ev-'ry time you touch me, I just won-der how she felt
Cmaj7 D
Val-en-tine's Day, cry-in’ in the ho-tel
B7 Em
I know you did-n't mean to hurt me, so I kept it to my-self.
Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: F# Minor (relative to A Major) - 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
- Chords in F# Minor: F#m, A, C#7, C#m7, Dmaj7, E
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately slow
- Metronome: ♩ = 74
- Voice Range: F#3 - B4
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: G, D
- Minor chord: Em
- Dominant 7th chord: B7
- Minor 7th chord: Bm7
- Major 7th chord: Cmaj7
🎸 Playing Tips for Beginners
- Why Use a Capo? With the capo on the 2nd fret, your easy E minor chord shapes sound in the original key of F# minor. This lets you play along with the studio version without needing to play barre chords!
💡 Chord Hints:
- B7: If the full B7 is tricky, try the simplified 2-finger version:
e|---2--- (middle finger) B|---0--- G|---2--- (index finger) D|---x--- A|---x--- E|---x---
- Bm7: The open version is very similar to the full B7 shape—just omit your index finger!
- Cmaj7: One of the easiest major-7 shapes on guitar. Focus on letting every string ring out cleanly.
🥁 Strumming & Rhythm Tips:
- Keep it simple at first: Start with a single downstroke on every beat (1 - 2 - 3 - 4).
- Build up to the video: Once your chord transitions are smooth, open the Play-Along Video above. Watch the guitarist's right hand and try to match his rhythm.
- Don't worry about dampening: He uses a string-dampening technique in the video, but this will come naturally to you with time!
Song Details:
- Songwriters: Billie O'Connell, Finneas O'Connell
- Lyrics Begin: Things fall apart and time breaks your heart.
- Genre: Folk-pop
- Featured Artist: Billy Eilish
- Album: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT
Recorded: October 2022 – February 2024[
Released: May 17, 2024 - Single:
Released: February 28, 2025
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