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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Accidentally in Love Chords – Harmonica
Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×4)
G
C
G – C (×4)
Chorus
C
G
C
G
C
G
Verse 2
G – C (×9)
Chorus
C
G
C
G
C
G
Bridge
Am – C (×7)
Chorus
C
G
C
G
C
G
Chorus
C
G
C
G
C
G
Outro
G – C – G (×2)
G – C (×4)
Practice tip: The song uses only three main chords (G, C, Am). Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Accidentally in Love"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Accidentally in Love" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Accidentally in Love" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Accidentally in Love"?
It was written by Adam Duritz, Dan Vickrey, David Bryson, Matt Malley, David Immergluck, and released in 2004.