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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F · E
Crazy Chords – Harmonica
Patsy Cline’s iconic country ballad about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s melancholic mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am – Em
F – C – G – Am – Em (×2)
F – G – C – G – C
Chorus
F – C – G (×2)
F – C – G – Am
F – G – C – G
F – G – C
Verse 2
C – G – Am – Em
F – C – G – Am – Em
F – C – G
Bridge
F – C – G – Am
F – G – C – G
F – G – C
Chorus
F – C – G (×2)
F – C – G – Am
F – G – C – G
F – G – C
Practice tip: Master the Am to Em and C to G transitions, as they are central to the song’s progression; use a metronome to keep the slow tempo consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Crazy"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G, F and E.
Is "Crazy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Crazy" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Crazy"?
It was written by Willie Nelson, and released in 1961.