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Andrew in Drag Chords

Magnetic Fields Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Andrew in Drag Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Andrew in Drag Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Andrew in Drag Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Andrew in Drag Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Andrew in Drag Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s playful tone.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Verse 2

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

Bridge

F G C F

He’s a guy who dresses like a girl

G C F

And he looks so pretty

G C F G

And he makes my thoughts a whirl

C F G

And I wish he were a lady

Verse 3

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

C G

The only girl I’ve ever loved

F C G

Was Andrew in drag, Andrew in drag

Chorus

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

C G F

And I don’t even want to see his face

C G F

Unless it’s feminine and painted

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.