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Dial Drunk Chords

Noah Kahan Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Guitar

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Ukulele

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Piano

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Banjo

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Mandolin

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · Am · F

Dial Drunk Chords – Harmonica

Noah Kahan’s raw ballad about a desperate, intoxicated phone call to an ex-lover. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am

I’m rememberin’ I promised to forget you now

F C

But it’s rainin’ and I’m callin’ drunk

G Am F

And I’m sick of prayin’ for the hurt to go away

C G Am

Yeah, I’m prayin’ to the powers that be

F C G

And I’m beggin’ you, baby, beggin’ you, baby

Am F C G

Won’t you come and wrestle with me?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Verse 2

C G Am

My other half was you, I hope this pain’s just passin’ through

F C

But I doubt it, I’m cravin’ you

G Am F

And I’m starin’ at the wall, oh, what a thrill

C G

Two years, and you still got me ill

Am F C G

I’m unglued, thanks to you

Am F C G

And it’s gettin’ worse, what’s next?

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Bridge

F C G

And if you answer, I’ll be out here on the street

Am F

I’ll tell you things you won’t believe

C G Am F C G

I’ll talk for an hour straight, I’ll give a thousand reasons why we should get back together

Am F C G

But you’ll say no, and I’ll say, “I know, I know, I know”

Chorus

Am F

I ain’t proud of all the punches that I’ve thrown

C G

In the name of someone I no longer know

Am F

For the shame of bein’ young, drunk, and alone

C G

Traffic lights and a transistor radio

Am F

I don’t like that when they threw me in the car

C G

I gave your name as my emergency phone call

Am F C G Am F

Honey, it rang and rang, even the cops thought you were wrong for hangin’ up

C G Am

I dial drunk, I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Outro

C G Am

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Am F C G

I’ll die a drunk, I’ll die for you

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dial Drunk"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.

Is "Dial Drunk" 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 "Dial Drunk" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Dial Drunk"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.