Chappell Roan - Casual Chords

[Intro]
C Dm Am F
C Dm Am F
 
[Verse]
C                   Dm
My friends call me a loser
Am               F
'Cause I'm still hanging around
C          Dm
I've heard so many rumors
Am                            F
That I'm just a girl that you bang on your couch
C             Dm
I thought you thought of me better
Am      F
Someone you couldn't lose
C          Dm
You said, "We're not together"
Am                          F
So now when we kiss, I have anger issues
 
[Pre-Chorus]
G                F
You said, "Baby, no attachment"
But we're…
 
[Chorus]
C               Dm                         Am
Knee deep in the passenger seat and you're eating me out
        F
Is it casual now?
C                  Dm                    Am
Two weeks and your mom invites me to her house on Long Beach
        F
Is it casual now?
C                         Dm
I know what you tell your friends
Am                   F
It's casual, if it's casual now
C                     Dm
Then baby, get me off again
Am                   F
If it's casual, it's casual now
 
[Verse]
C            Dm
Dumb love, I love being stupid
Am               F
Dream of us in a year
C          Dm
Maybe we'd have an apartment
Am                            F
And you'd show me off to your friends at the pier
 
[Pre-Chorus]
G              F
I know, "Baby, no attachment"
But we're…
 
[Chorus]
C                Dm                        Am
Knee deep in the passenger seat and you're eating me out
        F
Is it casual now?
C                 Dm                     Am
Two weeks and your mom invites me to her house on Long Beach
        F
Is it casual now?
C                         Dm
I know what you tell your friends
Am                   F
It's casual, if it's casual now
C                     Dm
Then baby, get me off again
Am                   F
If it's casual, it's casual now
 
[Bridge]
G               F
It's hard being casual
        Am                 F
When my favorite bra lives in your dresser
G               F
It's hard being casual
        Am                    F
When I'm on the phone talking down your sister
  G                 F
And I try to be the chill girl that
Am                   F
Holds her tongue and gives you space
G               F
I try to be the chill girl but
Am            F
Honestly, I'm not
 
[Chorus]
C               Dm                         Am            F
Knee deep in the passenger seat and you're eating me out
C               Dm                       Am              F
Two weeks and your mom invites me to her Long Beach house
C                         Dm      Am    F
I know what you tell your friends
C                Dm     Am      F
Baby, get me off again
 
[Outro]
C                            Dm
I f**ked you in the bathroom when we went to dinner
Am                         F
Your parents at the table, you wonder why I'm bitter
C                              Dm
Bragging to your friends I get off when you hit it
Am                           F
I hate to tell the truth but I'm sorry dude you didn't
C                          Dm                 Am        F
I hate that I let this drag on so long, now I hate myself
C                          Dm                   Am       F
I hate that I let this drag on so long, you can go to hell
 
End on C





How to play "Casual" by Chappell Roan on guitar

[Intro]
Chords: C, Dm, Am, F.

- To set the tone for the intro, strum each chord once.
- Allow each chord to ring out before proceeding to the next.

Chords: C, Dm, Am, and F.

- To play C, press the third fret of the A string, the second fret of the D string,
the open G string, the first fret of the B string, and the open high E string.
- To play Dm, place your fingers on the first fret of the high E string,
the third fret of the B string, and the second fret of the G string.
- To play Am, press the second fret of the D and G strings and
the first fret of the B string.
- F is played by pressing the first fret of the low E string, the second
fret of the G string, and the third fret of the A and D strings.

Strumming Pattern:
- A basic down, down, up, up, down, up pattern creates a comfortable vibe.
- Emphasise the first beat of each measure.

[Pre-Chorus]
Chords: G, F
- To play G, push the third fret on the low E string, the second fret on the A string,
and the third fret on the high E and B strings.
- For F, use the same form as before.

To increase tension, use a more syncopated strumming rhythm.

Chorus chords:
- C, Dm, Am, F.
- Use the same chord structures and strumming style as the verse.
- Highlight melodic changes by emphasizing chord transitions.

[Bridge]
- Chords: G, F, Am.
- The bridge introduces Am. To play, press the second fret on the D and G strings
and the first fret on the B string.
- To achieve a thoughtful mood, use a slower strumming pattern.

[Outro]
Chords: C, Dm, Am, F.

- For the outro, return to the strumming pattern from the verse and chorus.
- End the song with a single downstroke of C, allowing the chord to ring out.

Common Mistakes:
- Check that each string rings clearly. Press firmly and precisely on each fret.
- Practice transitioning between chords smoothly to keep the tune flowing.
- Pay attention to rhythm. Maintain a consistent tempo throughout the song.

Chappell Roan's song "Casual" delves on the emotional ups and downs of
a casual relationship. The lyrics express longing and frustration as the vocalist
struggles to distinguish between intimate and casual relationships.

Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, is an American singer-songwriter
renowned for her powerful vocals and poignant lyrics. Her debut EP "School Nights"
drew attention, and she has since built a fan base for her distinct style and honest storytelling.