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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Ceilings Chords – Harmonica
Lizzy McAlpine’s dreamy indie-folk song about the fragile nature of new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Gentle Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play softly and let the chords breathe. This song has a dreamy, ethereal quality — less is more with the strumming.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
Am – G – C
F – Am
G – C
F – Am
G – C – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
Am – G – C
F – Am
G – C
F – Am
G – C – F
Bridge
Am – Em
F – C
Am – Em
F – G
Chorus
Am – G – C
F – Am
G – C
F – Am
G – C – F
Am – G – C – F
Practice tip: The Am-G-C-F progression is common in indie-folk music. Focus on gentle, even strumming and let the melody carry the emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ceilings"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Ceilings" 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 "Ceilings" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Ceilings"?
It was written by Lizzy McAlpine, and released in 2022.