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Accidentally in Love Chords

Counting Crows Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Accidentally in Love Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Accidentally in Love Chords – Ukulele

Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Accidentally in Love Chords – Piano

Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Accidentally in Love Chords – Banjo

Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Accidentally in Love Chords – Mandolin

Counting Crows’ upbeat pop-rock song about unexpectedly falling in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a bright, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s happy energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

So she said what’s the problem baby

G C

What’s the problem I don’t know

G C

Well maybe I’m in love (love)

G C

Think about it every time

G

I think about it

C

Can’t stop thinking ’bout it

G C

How much longer will it take to cure this

G C

Just to cure it cause I can’t ignore it if it’s love (love)

G C

Makes me wanna turn a-round and face me

G C

But I don’t know nothing ’bout love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Verse 2

G C

So I said I’m a snowball running

G C

Running down into the spring that’s coming all this love

G C

Melting under blue skies

G C

Belting out sunlight shimmering love

G C

Well baby I sur-render

G C

To the strawberry ice cream

G C

Never ever end of all this love

G C

Well I didn’t mean to do it

G C

But there’s no escaping your love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Bridge

Am C

These lines of lightning mean we’re never alone

Am C

Never alone, no, no

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Come on, come on now love

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love (Accidentally)

Am C

Accidentally in love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Chorus

C

Come on, come on

G

Turn a little faster

C

Come on, come on

G

The world will follow after

C

Come on, come on

G

Cause everybody’s after love

Outro

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C G

I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love, I’m in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

G C

Accidentally in love

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.