Call Me Maybe Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Guitar

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Ukulele

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Piano

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Banjo

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Mandolin

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em

Call Me Maybe Chords – Harmonica

Carly Rae Jepsen’s infectious 2012 pop hit about giving a crush your number. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em  ·  Key: G  ·  Difficulty: Beginner

Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
G
C – D
 

Chorus

 
G – C
D – Em – G
C – D
Em – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
 

Verse 2

 
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
 

Chorus

 
G – C
D – Em – G
C – D
Em – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
 

Bridge

 
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
 

Chorus

 
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
G – C
D
Em
C – D
 

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Call Me Maybe"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Call Me Maybe" 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 "Call Me Maybe" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Call Me Maybe"?

It was written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Josh Ramsay, Tavish Crowe, and released in 2011.