Indie, Rock

Cool About It Chords

Boygenius Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 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

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Cool About It Chords – Mandolin

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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.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Am – F – G – C

Chorus

F – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C

G – C – G – Am – F

Verse 2

C – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Am – F – G – C

Chorus

F – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C

G – C – G – Am – F

Bridge

Am – F – C – G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F – C – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Chorus

F – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C

G – C – G – Am – F

Outro

C – G – Am

F – G – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Am – F – G – C

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.