Easy Chord Tip:Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().
CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_upClick chord to hear sound
volume_upPlayGuitar
volume_upPlayUkulele
volume_up
tune
Transposed: semitones
[Ebm]Lickwood means "rewind" [Db]and gunshot means "forward"
[Ebm]You requested it, [Db]so we rewind
[Ebm]Yeah, way, [Db]way, way up
[Ebm]Turn it all [Db]up, yeah, look
[Db]I got enemies, got [Ebm]a lot of enemies
[Ebm]Got a lot of people [Db]tryna drain me of my energy
[Db]They tryna take the [Ebm]wave from a nigga
[Db]Fuckin' with the kid [Ebm]and pray for your nigga
[Ebm]I got girls in real [Db]life tryna fuck up my day
[Ebm]Fuck goin' online, that [Db]ain't part of my day
[Ebm]I got real shit [Db]poppin' with my family too
[Ebm]I got niggas that [Db]can never leave Canada too
[Ebm]I got two mortgages, [Db]thirty million in total
[Ebm]I got niggas that'll [Db]still try fuckin' me over
[Ebm]I got rap niggas that [Db]I gotta act like I like
[Ebm]But my actin' days are over, [Db]fuck them niggas for life, yeah
[Db]I got enemies, got [Ebm]a lot of enemies
[Db]Got a lot of people [Ebm]tryna drain me of this energy
[Db]They tryna take the [Ebm]wave from a nigga
[Db]Fuckin' with the kid [Ebm]and pray for your nigga
[Ebm]I got people talkin' down, [Db]man, like I give a fuck
[Ebm]I bought this one a purse, [Db]I bought this one a truck
[Ebm]I bought this one a house, [Db]I bought this one a mall
[Ebm]I keep buyin' shit, just make [Db]sure you keep track of it all
[Ebm]I got bitches askin' me [Db]about the code for the Wi-Fi
[Ebm]So they can [Db]talk about they timeline
[Ebm]And show me [Db]pictures of they friends
[Ebm]Just to tell me [Db]they ain't really friends
[Ebm]Ex-girl, she the [Db]female version of me
[Ebm]I got strippers in my [Db]life, but they virgins to me
[Ebm]I hear everybody talkin' [Db]'bout what they gon' be
[Ebm]I got high hopes for [Db]you niggas, we gon' see
[Ebm]I got money in the courts [Db]'til all my niggas are free
[Ebm]'Bout to call your ass a [Db]Uber, I got somewhere to be
[Ebm]I hear fairy tales 'bout how [Db]they gon' run up on me
[Ebm]Well, run up when you see [Db]me, then, and we gon' see
[Db]I got enemies, got [Ebm]a lot of enemies
[Db]Got a lot of people [Ebm]tryna drain me of this energy
[Db]They tryna take the [Ebm]wave from a nigga
[Db]Fuckin' with the kid [Ebm]and pray for your nigga
[Db]Nah, fuck all of [Ebm]you niggas, I ain't finished
[Db]Y'all don't wanna hear [Ebm]me say it's a go
[Db]Y'all don't wanna see [Ebm]Win Win, 50 or Whoa
[Db]I got real ones [Ebm]livin' past Kennedy Road
[Db]I got real ones wit' [Ebm]me everywhere that I go
[Db]I'm tryna tell ya I got [Ebm]enemies, got a lot of enemies
[Db]Every time I see 'em, [Ebm]somethin' wrong with their memory
[Db]Tryna take it [Ebm]away from a nigga
[Db]So tired of savin' [Ebm]all these niggas, mayne
[Ebm](Yeah, run 'em)
[Db]I got enemies, got [Ebm]a lot of enemies
[Db]Got a lot of people [Ebm]tryna drain me of this energy
[Db]They tryna take the [Ebm]wave from a nigga
[Db]Fuckin' with the kid [Ebm]and pray for your nigga
[Db](I'm off this)
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?
music_note
Capo 3 Needed
Musician's Pick
Playing with Capo on 3rd Fret?
Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.
Energy by Drake is played in the key of Ebm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Ebm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Db (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
school
Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Energy by Drake: sounding in Ebm (Capo Fret 6, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Ebm (Capo on Fret 6 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Ebm, Db) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Ebm to Db requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VII
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EbmDb
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyEBMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 6sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyAMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 6 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Ebm sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family EBM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of EBM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
KEY: EBM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – VII•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 6
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Energy
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Energy (Drake)?
To play the Easy Chords for Energy, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 6 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Energy?
The original recording key for Energy by Drake is EBM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
