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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cover Me Up Chords – Harmonica
Jason Isbell’s deeply personal love song about finding redemption. Popularized further by Morgan Wallen’s cover.
Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G – Am
F – G
F – G – Am
F – G
F – G – Am – F – G
C – Am – F – G – C
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am F G. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cover Me Up"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Cover Me Up" 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 "Cover Me Up" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Cover Me Up"?
It was written by Jason Isbell, and released in 2013.