The chords for "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want" by The Smiths are commonly played with a capo on the 2nd fret and are in the key of C major. The typical chord progression for the verse and chorus includes:
- Cmaj7
- G
- Em
- Fmaj7
- Gsus4 (used as a variation on G)
- Am
- C7 (used in the outro)
A simplified progression for the verse is: Cmaj7 - G - C - G
Em - Fmaj7 - G - Gsus4 - G For the chorus: Fmaj7 - G - Fmaj7 - G - Am The song
often finishes on a G chord. The strumming pattern suggested is mostly down
and up strums, for example: down down up down up down down up down up per bar.
This chord set and progression capture the delicate and melancholic feel of
the song, as played by Johnny Marr on acoustic guitar, and is consistent with
the original recording and live performances
. If you want a detailed chord sheet or tutorial, there are video lessons available that walk through the chords and strumming patterns step-by-step
