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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · B · C#m · A
Don’t Stop Believin’ Chords – Harmonica
One of the greatest rock anthems ever. The iconic piano intro translates well to guitar with these four chords.
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Tip: The key of E works great on guitar. Play the intro riff as a picking pattern: E-B-C#m-A. For the C#m, barre at fret 4 or use the open position (x42000).
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – B
C#m – A
E – B
C#m – A
Verse 2
E – B
C#m – A – E
Chorus
E – B – C#m – A
E – B – A
E – B – C#m – A
E – B – A
Outro
E – B
C#m – A
E – B – C#m – A
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Stop Believin’"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, B, C#m and A.
Is "Don’t Stop Believin’" 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 "Don’t Stop Believin’" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Don’t Stop Believin’"?
It was written by Steve Perry, Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon, and released in 1981.