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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Andrew in Drag Chords – Harmonica
A witty and melancholic song by The Magnetic Fields about infatuation with a friend’s drag persona. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C – G
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G – F (×4)
Verse 2
C – G
F – C – G
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G – F (×4)
Bridge
F – G – C – F
G – C – F
G – C – F – G
C – F – G
Verse 3
C – G
F – C – G
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G – F (×4)
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, G, F). Practice switching between them smoothly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Andrew in Drag"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Andrew in Drag" 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 "Andrew in Drag" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Andrew in Drag"?
It was written by Stephin Merritt, and released in 2012.