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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · Am · C
All You Need Is Love Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ universal anthem of love and peace with a joyful sing-along quality. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Joyful Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song should feel celebratory and communal. Play with an open, warm strumming style and invite everyone to sing along on the chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D
Em – D
G – A – D
Verse 2
G – D – Em (×2)
D – G – A – D
D
Verse 3
G – D – Em (×2)
D – G – A – D
D
Chorus
G – A – D (×2)
G – B7 – Em – G
C – D – G
Verse 4
G – D – Em (×2)
D – G – A – D
D
Chorus
G – A – D (×2)
G – B7 – Em – G
C – D – G
Outro
G – A – D (×2)
G – B7 – Em – G
C – D – G (×2)
Practice tip: The G-D-Em verse pattern and G-A-D chorus are both straightforward. The B7 in the chorus adds color — practice switching from B7 to Em smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "All You Need Is Love"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, Am and C.
Is "All You Need Is Love" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "All You Need Is Love" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "All You Need Is Love"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1967.