How To Play The Sweater Song On Guitar

Alright, buckle up buttercup! We're about to tackle a song so iconic, so wonderfully quirky, it’ll make your grandma want to mosh. I'm talking about The Sweater Song by Weezer, of course!

Getting Ready to Rock

First, grab your trusty guitar. Any guitar will do, even that dusty acoustic your uncle gave you five Christmases ago. Tune it up! Standard tuning is your friend here (E, A, D, G, B, e).

Don't have a tuner? Don't sweat it! There are a million apps for that. Or, you know, just wing it. We’re going for enthusiasm, not perfection!

Chords of Glory

Okay, here are the chords you'll need, simplified for maximum fun and minimal brain strain. We're talking chords so easy, a toddler could (probably) play them.

The Mighty E

Put your index finger on the first fret of the G string. Your middle finger goes on the second fret of the A string. Let the open E ring out loud and proud! That's our home base.

The Alluring A

This one's a classic. Place your index finger on the second fret of the D string. Your middle finger goes on the second fret of the G string. Your ring finger then lands on the second fret of the B string. Boom! A major.

The Dazzling D

Index finger on the second fret of the G string. Ring finger on the third fret of the B string. Middle finger on the second fret of the E string. You now have the power of D!

The Glorious G

Middle finger on the second fret of the low E string. Index finger on the second fret of the A string. Ring finger on the third fret of the high E string. Pinky on the third fret of the B string. This is the tricky one, but you got this!

The Magical Sequence

Now for the order! This is where the magic happens. Think of it as a secret recipe, but for awesome music.

The main riff goes like this: E, A, D, G. Repeat this until your fingers feel like they're going to fall off (they won't, I promise... probably).

During the verses, it's mostly E and A. Feel free to strum them with gusto! Let that inner rockstar shine.

The chorus is where things get slightly spicy. It goes something like: D, A, E, E. Feel the power!

Strumming Like a Pro (Sort Of)

Don't overthink the strumming pattern. Down, down, up, down, up works pretty well. Or just strum however feels good! Remember, enthusiasm over accuracy. (Unless you're playing for Weezer themselves. Then maybe try to be a *little* accurate.)

Embrace the Imperfection

The beauty of The Sweater Song isn't in its technical perfection, it’s in its raw, unadulterated fun. So don’t worry if you mess up a chord or two.

Even Rivers Cuomo probably flubbed a note or two when he wrote it. (Okay, maybe not, but let’s pretend he did for the sake of this article).

Rock On!

So there you have it! You are now armed with the knowledge to play The Sweater Song on your guitar. Go forth and spread the Weezer love!

Just remember to have fun, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and maybe invest in some finger strengthening exercises. (Okay, just kidding about the exercises... unless?).

Now go play it loud enough for your neighbors to hear, and maybe they'll join in! (Results may vary).