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At Last Chords

Etta James Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Guitar

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.

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Amtap to play

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Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Ukulele

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Piano

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Banjo

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Mandolin

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

At Last Chords – Harmonica

Etta James’s timeless ballad about finding true love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the romantic feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

Verse 2

C

At last

F C

The skies above are blue

G F

My heart was wrapped up in clover

C G

The night I looked at you

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Verse 3

C

You smile

F C

You smile and then the spell was cast

G F

And here we are in heaven

C G

For you are mine at last

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Bridge

F

Oh, and you smile

C

You smile

G

Oh, and then the spell was cast

F C

And here we are in heaven

G

For you are mine

Chorus

F

I found a dream that I could speak to

C G

A dream that I can call my own

F

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

C G

A thrill that I have never known

Outro

C

At last

F C

My love has come along

G F

My lonely days are over

C G

And life is like a song

C

Yeah, yeah

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this arrangement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "At Last"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "At Last" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "At Last" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "At Last"?

It was written by Mack Gordon, Harry Warren, and released in 1960.