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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Beautiful Things Chords – Harmonica
Benson Boone’s emotional breakthrough hit about the fear of losing everything good in your life.
Emotional Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Start soft on the verse with light picking or muted strumming, then explode into full strumming on the chorus. The dynamic contrast is what makes this song powerful.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of G: G D Em C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Beautiful Things"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Beautiful Things" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Beautiful Things" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Beautiful Things"?
It was written by Benson Boone, Evan Blair, and released in 2024.