Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Guitar
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Ukulele
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Piano
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Banjo
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Mandolin
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · C · F
Dive Chords – Harmonica
Ed Sheeran’s heartfelt ballad about vulnerability and taking a chance in love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
C – G – Am
F – G – C
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
C – G – Am
F – G – C
Bridge
F – G – Em
Am – F – G
F – G
Em – Am
F – G – C (×2)
Chorus
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
Em – Am
F – G
C – G – Am
F – G – C
Outro
C – G – Am
F – G – C
C – G – Am
F – G – C (×3)
Practice tip: Master the F to G transition, as it’s central to the song’s chorus and bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dive"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C and F.
Is "Dive" 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 "Dive" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Dive"?
It was written by Ed Sheeran, and released in 2017.