How to Play Flowers chords by Miley Cyrus on Guitar

“Flowers” is a song by American singer and songwriter Miley Cyrus, released in 2023 as the lead single from her ninth studio album, “Endless Summer Vacation”. The song is a pop-rock anthem about self-love and empowerment, with lyrics that express how Cyrus can buy herself flowers, write her name in the sand, and love herself better than anyone else. The song has been praised by critics and fans alike for its catchy melody, uplifting message, and Cyrus’ vocal performance.

If you want to learn how to play “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus on guitar, you will need to know some basic chords, strumming patterns, and capo positions. In this article, we will show you how to play the song using the chords and tabs from Ultimate Guitar, one of the most popular online platforms for guitar players. We will also provide some tips and tricks to make your playing sound more authentic and expressive.

Chords

The chords for “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus are relatively simple and easy to play. You will need to know how to play the following chords: Cmaj7, Am, Dm, G, E7, C/B, and F. You can find the diagrams for these chords on Ultimate Guitar or on other websites that offer chord charts. Here are the diagrams for reference:

[Intro]
| Cmaj7   |
 
 
[Verse 1]
        Am            Dm
We were good, we were gold
        G                   C
Kind of dream that can't be sold
        Am            Dm
We were right 'til we weren't
        G                   C
Built a home and watched it burn
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
     Am                        Dm
Mmm, I didn't wanna leave you, I didn't wanna lie
 E7
Started to cry but then remembered, I
 
 
[Chorus]
Am               Dm
I can buy myself flowers
G                     C   C/B
 Write my name in the sand
Am                  Dm
 Talk to myself for hours
G                           C   C/B
 Say things you don't understand
Am                 Dm
 I can take myself dancing
G                      C   C/B
 And I can hold my own hand
            F              E7       Am
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
                    Dm
Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
G                    C             C/B
 Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
 
 
[Verse 2]
         Am            Dm
Paint my nails, cherry red
          G              C   Cmaj7
Match the roses that you left
     Am          Dm
No remorse, no regret
     G                   C   Cmaj7
I forgive every word you said
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
     Am                              Dm
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave you, baby, I didn't wanna fight
 E7
Started to cry but then remembered I
 
 
[Chorus]
Am               Dm
I can buy myself flowers
G                     C   C/B
 Write my name in the sand
Am                  Dm
 Talk to myself for hours
G                           C   C/B
 Say things you don't understand
Am                 Dm
 I can take myself dancing, yeah
G                      C   C/B
 And I can hold my own hand
            F              E7       Am
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
                    Dm
Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
G                    C             C/B
 Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
Am                   Dm
 Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
G                    C
 Can love me better, I
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
Am                              Dm
I didn't wanna leave you, baby, I didn't wanna fight
 E7
Started to cry but then remembered I
 
 
[Chorus]
Am               Dm
I can buy myself flowers (Uh-uh)
G                     C   C/B
 Write my name in the sand
Am                  Dm
 Talk to myself for hours (Yeah-eah)
G                           C   C/B
 Say things you don't understand
Am                 Dm
 I can take myself dancing (Yeah-eah)
G                      C   C/B
 And I can hold my own hand
            F              E7
Yeah, I can love me better than
            F              E7       Am
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
 
 
[Outro]
                    Dm
Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
G                    C             C/B
 Can love me better, I can love me better, baby (Baby yeah)
Am                   Dm
 Can love me better, I can love me better, baby
G                    C   C/B   Am
 Can love me better, I

You will notice that some of these chords have variations that are indicated by a slash (/) followed by another note. For example, C/B means that you play a C chord with a B note as the bass note. To play these chords, you will need to use your thumb or index finger to fret the bass note on the low E string or the A string. Alternatively, you can omit the bass note and just play the rest of the chord.

Strumming Patterns

The strumming patterns for “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus vary depending on the section of the song. The main pattern that is used for most of the song is a simple down-up-down-up pattern that follows the beat of the song. You can use this pattern for the intro, verse 1, pre-chorus, chorus, post-chorus, verse 2, and pre-chorus 2. Here is how it looks like:

D U D U | D U D U | D U D U | D U D U 1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 & | 1 & 2 & | 3 & 4 &

For the post-chorus 2, verse 3, pre-chorus 3, chorus 2, post-chorus 3, and outro, you will need to use a different strumming pattern that adds some accents and syncopation to create more dynamics and interest. You can use this pattern for these sections:

D D U U D U | D D U U D U | D D U U D U | D D U U D U 1 2 & & 4 & | 1 2 & & 4 & | 1 2 & & 4 & | 1 2 & & 4 &

To play this pattern, you will need to emphasize the first and second downstrokes of each measure by playing them louder and harder than the rest of the strokes. You will also need to skip the third downstroke of each measure by lifting your strumming hand slightly above the strings without touching them. This will create a silent gap that adds some rhythmical contrast to the pattern.

Capo Position

The capo position for “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus depends on your vocal range and preference. The original key of the song is C major, which means that you do not need to use a capo if you want to play along with the original recording or sing in the same key as Cyrus. However, if you find that this key is too high or too low for your voice, you can use a capo to transpose the song to a different key that suits you better.

To use a capo, you will need to place it on one of the frets of your guitar neck and clamp it securely. This will shorten the length of your strings and raise their pitch accordingly. For example, if you place a capo on the first fret, your strings will sound one semitone higher than usual. This means that if you play a C chord with a capo on the first fret, it will sound like a C# chord. Similarly, if you place a capo on the second fret, your strings will sound two semitones higher than usual, and so on.

To find the best capo position for you, you will need to experiment with different frets and see which one matches your vocal range and comfort. You can also use online tools such as [Capo Calculator] to help you find the right capo position for any song and key. Here are some examples of capo positions for “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus in different keys:

Conclusion

“Flowers” by Miley Cyrus is a fun and empowering song that you can learn to play on guitar with some basic chords, strumming patterns, and capo positions. By following the chords and tabs from Ultimate Guitar or other sources, you can play along with the song and sing its catchy lyrics. You can also adjust the capo position to suit your vocal range and preference. We hope this article has helped you learn how to play “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus on guitar and inspired you to explore more songs by this talented artist. Happy playing!