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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · C · E
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Chords – Guitar
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G – C – G (×2)
D
Bb – C – D
Verse 2
D
G – C – G
D
G – C – G
D
Bb – C – D
Bridge
G
C – G
Bb
E
A
D – G – C – G (×2)
D
Bb – C – D
G
C – G
Bb
E
A
Outro
D – G – C – G (×2)
D
Bb – C – D (×3)
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.