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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
All Apologies Chords – Harmonica
Nirvana’s hauntingly beautiful final song from In Utero, a raw meditation on regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Grunge Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
C
G
C
G
C
G
Chorus
F – C
F
C
F – C
Verse 2
C
G
C
G
C
G
C
G
Chorus
F – C
F
C
F – C
Outro
C (×5)
Practice tip: Only three chords (C, G, F) make this very accessible. The song’s power comes from repetition and emotion, not complexity. A great song for beginners who like alternative rock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "All Apologies"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "All Apologies" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "All Apologies" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "All Apologies"?
It was written by Kurt Cobain, and released in 1993.