Dua Lipa - Illusion Chords

[Verse 1]
D#m                     B
   I been known to miss a red flag
G#m                    E
   I been known to put my lover on a pedestal
D#m                        B
  In the end, those things just don't last
G#m                   A#/D
  And it's time I take my rose-coloured glasses off
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D#m
  I already know your type
Bmaj7
Telling me the things I like
G#m
  Tryna make me yours for life
E
Taking me for a ride
D#m
I already know your type
Bmaj7
Think you can play your cards right
G#sus2                       D#
   Don't you know I could do this dance all night?
 
 
[Chorus]
D#m       C#  B
Ooh, whatcha doing?
A#m  G#m                              D#m E
  Don't know who you think that you're confusing
            D#m   C#  B
I be like, "Ooh, it's amusing"
A#m G#m                        D#m E      D#m    C# B
You think I'm gonna fall for an illu-u-u-u-u-u-u-usion
A#m  G#m
(Dance all night)
D#m E
(Dance all night)
 D#m  C# B
(Ooh  Dance all night)
 A#m  G#m        D#m E
(Dance all night)
 
 
[Verse 2]
D#m                         B
  Was a time when that sh*t might've worked
G#m                 E
  Was a time when I just threw a match and let it burn
D#m                     B
  Now I'm grown, I know what I deserve
G#m                          A#/D
   I still like dancing with the lessons I already learned
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D#m
  I already know your type
Bmaj7
Telling me the things I like
G#m
  Tryna make me yours for life
E
Taking me for a ride
D#m
I already know your type
Bmaj7
Think you can play your cards right
G#sus2                       D#
   Don't you know I could do this dance all night?
 
 
[Chorus]
D#m       C#  B
Ooh, whatcha doing?
A#m  G#m                              D#m E
  Don't know who you think that you're confusing
            D#m   C#  B
I be like, "Ooh, it's amusing"
A#m G#m                        D#m E      D#m    C# B
You think I'm gonna fall for an illu-u-u-u-u-u-u-usion
A#m  G#m
(Dance all night)
D#m E
(Dance all night)
 D#m  C# B
(Ooh  Dance all night)
 A#m  G#m        D#m E
(Dance all night)
 
 
[Bridge]
  D#m     B                          G#m
Illusion, I really like the way you're moving
      E                             D#m
Yeah, I just wanna dance with the illusion
      B
Yeah, I just wanna dance with
      G#sus2
Yeah, I just wanna dance with
        D#
I could dance all night
 
 
D#m  C# B  A#m G#m  D#m E
D#m  C# B  A#m G#m  D#m E
 
 
[Chorus]
D#m       C#  B
Ooh, whatcha doing?
A#m G#m                               D#m E
  Don't know who you think that you're confusing
            D#m   C#  B
I be like, "Ooh, it's amusing"
A#m  G#m                        D#m E
You think I'm gonna fall for an illu-u-u-u-
D#m       C#  B
Ooh, whatcha doing?
A#m   G#m                              D#m E
  Don't know who you think that you're confusing
            D#m   C#  B
I be like, "Ooh, it's amusing"
A#m  G#m                        D#m E      N.C.
You think I'm gonna fall for an illu-u-u-u-u-u-u-usion






How to play "Illusion" by Dua Lipa on guitar

[Verse 1].
- D#m chord: Play a barre chord on the sixth fret. To play, press down all strings
with the index finger and form an E minor shape with the other fingers.
- B chord: This is also a barre chord, therefore shift to the second fret. Form
an A major shape with your other fingers.
- G#m chord: Like D#m, but advance to the fourth fret.
- E chord: Form the E major shape by playing it in the open position.

[Pre-Chorus]
- D#m chord: Repeat as previously, but stay on the sixth fret.
- Bmaj7 chord: Use an A major form with a barre chord on the 2nd fret, lifting
the ring finger to open the 1st string.
- G#m chord: Use the same shape as previously, but at the fourth fret.
- Keep the E chord in the open position.
To play the G#sus2 chord, lift your middle finger to open the third string.
- D# chord: Barre chord on the 11th fret, using an E major form.

[Chorus]
- D#m chord: The same as before, but on the sixth fret.
- C# chord: Barre chord on the fourth fret, using an A major form.
- As previously stated, the B chord is located on the second fret.
- A#m chord: Barre chord on the 6th fret, with an E minor form.
- G#m chord, 4th fret, same as previously.
- E chord in an open position.

[Verse 2]:
The chord progressions are similar to Verse 1.
Ensure seamless transitions between chords.

[Bridge]
- For the B chord, use an A major form on the second fret.
- G#m chord, 4th fret, same as previously.
- G#sus2 chord: Use the same shape as above.
- D# chord: 11th fret, same as before.

General Tips:
- Practice barre chords, which are necessary for this piece. Properly place your
thumb behind the neck for stability.
- Rhythm: Practice a continuous strumming pattern. Begin with downstrokes for
a consistent rhythm, and then add upstrokes for variety.
- Practice smooth transitions by moving from one chord to another slowly,
then gradually increasing pace.

Common Mistakes: - Apply even pressure across all strings to avoid
muted sounds.
- Strumming pattern: Keep a consistent pace and minimize unintended
speeding or slowing.
- Maintain chord clarity by adjusting finger locations as needed.

Dua Lipa's song "Illusion" is well-known for its catchy tune and thoughtful
lyrics on spotting deception in relationships.
- Born in London in 1995, Dua Lipa is a well-known English singer-songwriter
with a distinct combination of pop and dance music styles.
- In 2017, her debut album "New Rules" and "IDGAF" received global attention.