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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · Am · C
Do I Wanna Know Chords – Harmonica
Arctic Monkeys’ sultry, brooding indie rock hit with a hypnotic guitar riff. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Gm.
Dark Indie Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a heavy, deliberate feel. Use palm muting on the verses and open up for the chorus. The song should feel dark and magnetic.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Gm (×2)
Bb
Eb
F – Gm
Verse 2
Gm (×2)
Bb
Eb
F – Gm
Chorus
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb – Bb – F
Verse 3
Gm (×2)
Bb
Eb – F – Gm
Chorus
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb – Bb – F
Bridge
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm – Eb
Bb – F
Gm
Practice tip: With a capo on the 3rd fret, play Em, C, G, D instead of Gm, Bb, Eb, F. This makes all the chords simple open shapes. The Gm-Bb-Eb-F progression is the heart of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Do I Wanna Know"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, Am and C.
Is "Do I Wanna Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Do I Wanna Know" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Do I Wanna Know"?
It was written by Alex Turner, and released in 2013.