Learning the End Of Beginning guitar chords (C Scale) is one of the easiest ways to play this viral Djo track, especially if you want smooth transitions and beginner-friendly shapes. In this lesson, you will find simplified chords, capo position, strumming pattern, and a full chord–lyrics breakdown. The song fits beautifully in the C family and becomes very comfortable even for new players. This guide also includes a strumming tutorial video to help you master the rhythm.
🎸 Strumming Pattern Video Guide
🎼 Introduction to End Of Beginning Guitar Chords
The End Of Beginning guitar chords (C Scale) revolve around simple shapes like C, Am, G, Dm, Fmaj7, and Em. With the capo on the 2nd fret, the song matches the original scale, yet remains effortless to play. If you are learning this song for your first performance or Instagram cover, this post will help you understand chord flow, transitions, and where each chord changes in the lyrics.
🎚️ Capo Position
- Capo: 2nd Fret
- Play using C-scale shapes (transposed from D).
🎵 Chords Used
- C, Am, G, Dm, Fmaj7, Em
(Original: D, Bm, A, Em, Gmaj7)
🥁 Strumming Pattern
D D D DU (Down Down Down Down-Up)
Smooth and laid-back, perfect for the atmospheric feel of the song.
🎚️ Difficulty Level
⭐ Easy–Medium
You only need 6 open chords and one consistent strumming pattern.
🎵 Song Credits
Song Title: End Of Beginning
Artist: Djo
Album: Decide
Singer: Djo
Music: Djo
Lyrics: Djo
Year of Release: 2022
Language: English
Country: USA
🎸 End Of Beginning Guitar Chords With Lyrics (C Scale, Capo 2)
[Verse 1]
Just one more (C) tear to cry
One teardrop from (Am) my eye
You better (G) save it for
The middle of (C) the night
When things aren't (Am) black-and-white
Enter, (Dm) (G) Troubadour: (Dm) (G) Remember…
[Chorus]
And (Fmaj7) when (G) I'm back (C) in Chicago, I feel it (Fmaj7)
Another (Am) version (G) of me, I (Fmaj7) was in it
I wave (C) goodbye to (G) the end of (F) beginning
[Verse 2]
This song has (C) started now
And you're just (Am) finding out
Now isn't that (G) a laugh?
A major (C) sacrifice, but clueless (Am) at the time
Enter, (Dm) Caroline: Just trust (G) me, you'll be fine
[Chorus]
And (Fmaj7) when (G) I'm back (C) in Chicago, I feel it (Fmaj7)
Another (Am) version (G) of me, I (Fmaj7) was in it
I wave (C) goodbye to (G) the end of (F) beginning
[Bridge]
You take (G) the man out of the (Am) city, not the city out the man
You take the (G) man out of the (Am) city, not the city out the man
You take the (G) man out of the city, (Am) not the city out the man
(N.C.) You take the man out of the…
[Final Chorus]
And (Fmaj7) when (G) I'm back (C) in Chicago, I feel it (Fmaj7)
Another (Am) version (G) of me, I (Fmaj7) was in it
I wave (C) goodbye to (G) the end of (F) beginning
⭐ Tips for Playing End Of Beginning
- Keep the right hand loose for the airy rhythm.
- Fmaj7 gives a clean, warm sound — use your fingertips, not flat fingers.
- You can replace Fmaj7 to F chord only
- Since it’s Capo 2, focus on the C → Am → G transitions; they repeat often.
- Practice the strumming pattern separately before merging chords.
- The Bridge becomes repetitive intentionally. Maintain steady rhythm.
