Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gmtap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Am · Dm · Gm · C · Bb
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords – Harmonica
Queen’s exuberant rock anthem about living life to the fullest. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.
Upbeat Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with boundless energy and joy. This is Freddie Mercury at his most ecstatic — match that energy with enthusiastic, driving strumming.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Am – Dm
Gm
C – F – C
F – Am – Dm – Gm
Gm – C
C
Chorus
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
Bridge
F – Gm
Dm – Gm – C
F – Gm – Dm
Gm – C
Chorus
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
F – Am
Dm – Gm
C – Bb
Verse 2
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C
Bridge
F – Gm
Dm – Gm – C
F – Gm – Dm
Gm – C
Final Chorus
F – Am
Dm – Gm
C
F – Am
Dm
Gm – C
F – Am – Dm
Gm – C – F
Practice tip: The F-Am-Dm-Gm-C progression is the backbone. If the F and Gm barre chords are hard, try capo on 5th fret and play C, Em, Am, Dm, G shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Stop Me Now"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: F, Am, Dm, Gm, C and Bb.
Is "Don’t Stop Me Now" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Stop Me Now" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Don’t Stop Me Now"?
It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1978.