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Before You Go Chords

Lewis Capaldi Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G

Before You Go Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G

Before You Go Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.

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Ftap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G

Before You Go Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G

Before You Go Chords – Banjo

Lewis Capaldi’s emotional ballad about regret and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G

Before You Go Chords – Mandolin

Lewis Capaldi’s emotional ballad about regret and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

F

Our every moment, I start to replace

G Am

’Cause now that they’re gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say

Verse 2

F

When you hurt under the surface like troubled water running cold

G Am

Well, time can heal but this won’t, so I wish I would’ve told you

F

Before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Verse 3

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Bridge

F G Am F

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

G Am F

On a love that you thought would last

G Am F G

I’m sorry every second that you wasted

Am F G

I hope it’s something you can forget

Chorus

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make it all stop hurting?

G Am

It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

Outro

F

So, before you go, was there something I could’ve said to make your heart beat better?

G Am

If only I’d have known you had a storm to weather

F

I fell by the wayside like everyone else

G Am

I hate you, I hate you, I hate you but I was just kidding myself

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.