Favorite Crime Chords & Strumming Pattern – Olivia Rodrigo

Learn how to play "Favorite Crime" by Olivia Rodrigo on acoustic guitar with accurate chord diagrams, a easy-to-follow strumming pattern, and full lyrics.

Favorite Crime Main Chorus Fingerpicking Pattern

Favorite Crime Chords

Key Song Overview

• Song: Favorite Crime

• Artist: Olivia Rodrigo

• Album: SOUR (2021)

• Key: A Major

• Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

• Capo: None (or 2nd Fret for simplified open-chord shapes)

• Difficulty: Beginner / Intermediate

Strumming Pattern

The song relies heavily on a soft, fingerpicked intro followed by a steady, understated strumming pattern that builds intensity in the chorus.

• Intro & Verses (Fingerpicking Pattern):

  P - I - M - A (Thumb on root note, followed by index, middle, ring finger on G, B, E strings)

• Chorus & Bridge (Strumming Pattern):

  D - D - U - U - D - U

  (Down, Down, Up, Up, Down, Up)

Favorite Crime Chords & Lyrics

[Verse 1]

A
Know that I loved you so bad
C#m
I let you treat me like that
F#m                     D
I was your willing accomplice, honey
A
And I watched as you fled the scene
C#m
Doe-eyed as you buried me
F#m                  D
One heart broke, four hands bloody

[Chorus]

D                                       A
D--------------------------------A
The things I did, just so I could call you mine
F#m------------------- E -----------------------D
It's bitter, but it's sweet, you're my favorite crime

Those things I did, just so I could call you mine

[Verse 2]

A
You used me as an alibi
C#m
I crossed my heart and hoped to die
F#m--------------------------D
Just to keep your secrets safe inside

[Bridge]

F#m
Look at the mess we made
E
Know that I'd do it again
D
It's bitter, but it's sweet
E
You're my favorite crime

[Outro]

A                  C#m
Your favorite crime...
F#m   D      A
Your favorite crime.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tempo/BPM for "Favorite Crime"?

The song is played at approximately 86 BPM in a 4/4 time signature.