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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords – Harmonica
A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Swing Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
Verse 2
C
G7
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
Bridge
C
G7
F – C
G7
Chorus
C
G7
F
C
G7
F
C
G7
Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Baby It’s Cold Outside"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.
Is "Baby It’s Cold Outside" 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 "Baby It’s Cold Outside" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Baby It’s Cold Outside"?
It was written by Frank Loesser, and released in 1949.