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Careless Whisper Chords

George Michael Intermediate Key of Am 5 Chords 2 min read

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Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Guitar

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Ukulele

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Piano

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Banjo

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Mandolin

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Gtap to play

Bbtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · Dm · G · Bb · F

Careless Whisper Chords – Harmonica

George Michael’s signature song features one of the most iconic saxophone riffs ever recorded. The guitar arrangement captures the song’s smoky, sensual atmosphere beautifully.

Smooth Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The iconic sax riff can be played on guitar as a melodic intro. For the chords, use smooth transitions and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord adds richness to the progression.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm G

I feel so unsure as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor

Am Dm

As the music dies, something in your eyes

G Am

Calls to mind a silver screen and all its sad goodbyes

Chorus

Am Dm G Am

I’m never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm

Dm G Am

Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool

Bb F

I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend

Dm G

And waste the chance that I’d been given

Am Dm Am

So I’m never gonna dance again the way I danced with you

Verse 2

Am Dm G

Time can never mend the careless whispers of a good friend

Am Dm

To the heart and mind, ignorance is kind

G Am

There’s no comfort in the truth