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Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords

Queen Beginner Key of D 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Guitar

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Ukulele

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Piano

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Banjo

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.

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Gtap to play

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Mandolin

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · C · E

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Harmonica

Queen’s rockabilly-influenced love song with Freddie Mercury’s playful energy. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Rockabilly Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a bouncy, rockabilly swagger. This is one of Queen’s most fun, stripped-down songs — channel Elvis meets Freddie Mercury.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G C G

This thing called love, I just can’t handle it

D G C G

This thing called love, I must get round to it

D

I ain’t ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Verse 2

D

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)

G C G

It cries (like a baby) in a cradle all night

D

It swings (woo woo), it jives (woo woo)

G C G

It shakes all over like a jellyfish

D

I kinda like it

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bridge

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

/verse

verse label="Verse 3"

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

/verse

bridge label="Bridge"

G

There goes my baby

C G

She knows how to rock n’ roll

Bb

She drives me crazy

E

She gives me hot and cold fever

A

Then she leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

Outro

D G C G

I gotta be cool, relax, get hip, get on my tracks

D G C G

Take a back seat, hitch-hike and take a long ride on my motorbike

D

Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Bb C D

Crazy little thing called love

Practice tip: The D-G-C-G pattern in the verses is easy. The Bb is a barre chord — try playing it as a simplified two-finger shape on the top strings if the full barre is too hard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, C and E.

Is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"?

It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1979.