Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Guitar
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Ukulele
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Piano
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Banjo
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Mandolin
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Brooklyn Baby Chords – Harmonica
Lana Del Rey’s dreamy ode to a hipster romance and youthful identity in New York. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, while still playing the C shape chords shown.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 2
Am
Well, my boyfriend’s in a band
F C
He plays guitar while I sing Lou Reed
Am
I’ve got feathers in my hair
F
I get down to Beat poetry
C
And my jazz collection’s rare
F
I can play most anything
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Verse 3
Am
I’m talking about my generation
F
Talking about that newer nation
C
And if you don’t like it, you can beat it
Am
Beat it, baby, you never liked it anyway
F
Well, you never liked it anyway
C
Yeah, my boyfriend’s pretty cool
F
But he’s not as cool as me
C
‘Cause I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Bridge
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Am
Yeah, by the way, by the way
F
He’s in a band, he’s in a band
Am
They don’t understand me
F
‘Cause I’m just a little baby
Chorus
C
They say I’m too young to love you
F
I don’t know what I need
C
They think I don’t understand
F
The freedom land of the seventies
C
I’m a Brooklyn baby
F
I’m a Brooklyn baby
Outro
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Am
Brooklyn baby
F
Brooklyn baby
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (Am, F, C). Practice switching between them slowly until you can maintain the steady, relaxed strum pattern without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brooklyn Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Brooklyn Baby" 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 "Brooklyn Baby" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Brooklyn Baby"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Barrie-James O'Neill, and released in 2014.