Pop

Circles Chords

Post Malone Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Guitar

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Ukulele

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Piano

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Banjo

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Mandolin

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Em · D · G

Circles Chords – Harmonica

Post Malone’s melancholic pop hit about running in circles in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Mellow Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a laid-back, slightly sad feel. Let the chords ring out and keep the strumming smooth and even.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

We couldn’t turn around till we were upside down

Em

I’ll be the bad guy now, but no, I ain’t too proud

Am

I couldn’t be there, even when I tried

F

You don’t believe it, we do this every time

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Verse 2

C

Let go, I got a feeling that it’s time to let go

Em

I say so, I knew that this was doomed from the get-go

Am

You thought that it was special, special

F

But it was just the sex though, the sex though

Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Bridge

Am

Maybe you don’t understand what I’m going through

F

It’s only me, what you got to lose?

C Em

Make up your mind, tell me, what are you gonna do?

Am F

It’s only me, let it go

Final Chorus

C

Seasons change and our love went cold

Em

Feed the flame ’cause we can’t let go

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F

Run away, run away

C

I dare you to do something

Em

I’m waiting on you again so I don’t take the blame

Am

Run away, but we’re running in circles

F C

Run away, run away, run away

Practice tip: Four chords (C, Em, Am, F) repeat throughout. If the F barre chord is hard, use Fmaj7 (x33210) — it sounds great and is much easier to play.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Circles"?

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

Is "Circles" 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 "Circles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Circles"?

It was written by Post Malone, Kaan Gunesberk, Louis Bell, Adam Feeney, and released in 2019.