Attention Chords — Charlie Puth

How to Play Attention by Charlie Puth on Guitar

Attention by Charlie Puth is one of the easiest pop songs to learn because it relies on a single repeating four-chord progression: Am – G – Em – F. This progression runs through virtually the entire song — verse, pre-chorus and chorus alike.

The N.C. (No Chord) at the start of each chorus creates a dramatic drum-hit break that you can replicate by muting the strings. Great for beginner guitarists.

Tips for Playing Attention

• The Am – G – Em – F loop never changes — nail this and you know the whole song.
• N.C. (No Chord) = mute the strings and let the drum beat hit; then re-enter on Am.
• Use a funky 16th-note strumming pattern to match the original groove.