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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City Chords – Harmonica
Bobby “Blue” Bland’s soulful lament about urban loneliness and lost love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to capture the song’s melancholy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Chorus
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Verse 2
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Chorus
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Bridge
D – A (×4)
Verse 3
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Chorus
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E
Outro
A – E (×2)
A – D
A – E (×3)
Practice tip: Work on the transition from the A to the E chord, as it’s the backbone of the song’s progression; try using a pivot finger on the 2nd string to make it smoother.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City"?
It was written by Dan Walsh, Michael Price, and released in 1974.