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All Apologies Chords

Nirvana Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

All Apologies Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

All Apologies Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.

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Gtap to play

Amtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

All Apologies Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

All Apologies Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

All Apologies Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a quiet intensity. Kurt Cobain’s style is raw and unpolished — don’t overthink it. Let the emotion come through naturally.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

C

What else could I say?

G

Everyone is gay

C

What else could I write?

G

I don’t have the right

C

What else should I be?

G

All apologies

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

I wish I was like you

G

Easily amused

C

Find my nest of salt

G

Everything’s my fault

C

I’ll take all the blame

G

Aqua seafoam shame

C

Sunburn, freezer burn

G

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

Chorus

F C

In the sun, in the sun I feel as one

F

In the sun, in the sun

C

Married

F C

Buried yeah yeah yeah yeah

Outro

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

C

All alone is all we all are

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.