All I Wanted

byParamore

Required String Notes:DAEF#BE

Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAEF#BE).

Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

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D73

A110

E165

F#185

B247

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “All I Wanted”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	D2	Tune down a whole step
String 5	A2	A2	Leave as is
String 4	D3	E3	Tune up a whole step
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half step
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	E4	Leave as is

Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"All I Wanted" by Paramore is played in Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE) (DAEF#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 up to E, string 3 down to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)

Already tuned to DAEF#BE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (DADF#BE)20 songs

DADF#BEOnly string 4 differs: D instead of E.

Custom Tuning (DAEF#AE)6 songs

DAEF#AEOnly string 2 differs: A instead of B.

Custom Tuning (DAEABE)4 songs

DAEABEOnly string 3 differs: A instead of F#.

Custom Tuning (DAEGBE)2 songs

DAEGBEOnly string 3 differs: G instead of F#.

Paramore’s Guitar Tunings

Paramore plays 1 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)DAEF#BE1 song
EADGAE TuningE - A - D - G - A - E1 song
Drop Db / Drop C#Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb1 song
C# Standard TuningC# - F# - B - E - G# - C#1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE)

Strings and tools that make playing "All I Wanted" in Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“All I Wanted” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "All I Wanted" by Paramore in?

"All I Wanted" is played in Custom Tuning (DAEF#BE): DAEF#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "All I Wanted"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). Leave the other strings as they are.