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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · E
Billie Bossa Nova Chords – Harmonica
Billie Eilish’s sultry, jazzy pop track with a bossa nova-inspired groove. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Bossa Nova Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a bossa nova fingerpicking pattern: thumb alternates bass notes while fingers play a syncopated pattern on the upper strings. Keep it intimate and smooth.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Dm – G – C
Am
Dm – E7
Chorus
Am – Dm
G – C
Am – Dm
E7 – Am
Verse 2
Am
Dm – G – C
Am
Dm – E7
Chorus
Am – Dm
G – C
Am – Dm
E7 – Am
Bridge
Fmaj7
Em – Dm – Am
Fmaj7 – Em
Dm – E7
Chorus
Am – Dm
G – C
Am – Dm
E7 – Am
Am – Dm – G – C
Am – Dm – E7 – Am
Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression in the verse follows the circle of fifths. The E7 adds a jazzy tension that resolves back to Am beautifully. Try fingerpicking for the authentic bossa feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Billie Bossa Nova"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and E.
Is "Billie Bossa Nova" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Billie Bossa Nova" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Billie Bossa Nova"?
It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2022.