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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Before You Go Chords – Harmonica
Lewis Capaldi’s emotional ballad about regret and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Verse 2
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Chorus
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Verse 3
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Chorus
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Bridge
F – G – Am – F
G – Am – F
G – Am – F – G
Am – F – G
Chorus
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Outro
F
G – Am
F
G – Am
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, G, Am). Master the F chord shape first, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, then practice switching between it and G/Am.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Before You Go"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Before You Go" 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 "Before You Go" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Before You Go"?
It was written by Lewis Capaldi, Benjamin Kohn, Peter Kelleher, Tom Barnes, and released in 2019.