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Cool About It Chords

Boygenius Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Guitar

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Ukulele

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Piano

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Banjo

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Mandolin

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic indie-folk song by the supergroup Boygenius about trying to maintain composure after a breakup. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#; these chords are written for open position without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

Once I took your drugs to fall asleep

F G C G

Woke up in my clothes, a perfect week

Am F C G

I can walk you home and practice civility

Am F G C

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Verse 2

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Bridge

Am F C G Am

I would jump off of this ledge I’m on, baby

F C G

Tell you right now where it went wrong

Am F C G Am

I can walk you home and practice civility

F G C G

I’ll see you in everybody, got to let it go

Chorus

F G Am

I’m trying to be cool about it

F G C G

Faking a smile, laughing it off

Am F C

I’m trying to be cool about it

G C G Am F

Acting like it doesn’t hurt me, I know you hurt me

Outro

C G Am

I ask you how you are, not what you’ve done

F G C G

I can’t hear the songs you think I hate

Am F C G

I remember who I was when I was with you

Am F G C

I forgive it all as if it never happened

Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cool About It"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Cool About It" 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 "Cool About It" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Cool About It"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.