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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · G# · B
Day Tripper Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ driving rock riff song about a girl who’s only a day tripper. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Rock Riff (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The intro riff is iconic. If you can learn it, play the riff on the low strings and then strum the full chords for the verses. Keep a driving, confident rhythm.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A (×2)
Chorus
F#m – A – G#m
C#m – B
F#m – A – G#m – C#m
B
Verse 2
E – A (×2)
Chorus
F#m – A – G#m
C#m – B
F#m – A – G#m – C#m
B
Verse 3
E – A (×2)
Chorus
F#m – A – G#m
C#m – B
F#m – A – G#m – C#m
B
Outro
E (×4)
Practice tip: The E-A verse is simple. The chorus has some barre chords (F#m, G#m, C#m, B). Try simplifying: use F#m7, G#7, and open B7 until you build barre chord strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Day Tripper"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, G# and B.
Is "Day Tripper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Day Tripper" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Day Tripper"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.