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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Cleopatra Chords – Harmonica
A folk-rock ballad by The Lumineers about a taxi driver reflecting on a life of missed chances. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the C, F, and G chords as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – F – G
C – F – G – C
F – G – C – F
G – C – F
Chorus
F – G – C – F – G – C (×2)
Verse 2
C – F – G – C
F – G – C – F (×2)
G – C – F
Chorus
F – G – C – F – G – C (×2)
Bridge
F – G – C – F
G – C – F (×3)
Verse 3
C – F – G – C
F – G – C
F – G – C – F
G – C – F
Chorus
F – G – C – F – G – C (×2)
Practice tip: The song’s feel is driven by the steady strumming pattern; practice the chord changes (C, F, G) slowly until you can keep the rhythm going without pausing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cleopatra"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C and F.
Is "Cleopatra" 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 "Cleopatra" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Cleopatra"?
It was written by Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites, and released in 2016.