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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · Em · A · G
Don’t You Forget About Me Chords – Harmonica
Simple Minds’ iconic 1980s anthem about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position in D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
A – D
D
A – D
Verse 2
D
A – D
D
A – D
Chorus
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
Verse 3
D
A
D
A – D
Chorus
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
Bridge
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
Chorus
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
Outro
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, D and A. Focus on keeping a steady, driving strum through the long, repetitive sections to build energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t You Forget About Me"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, Em, A and G.
Is "Don’t You Forget About Me" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t You Forget About Me" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Don’t You Forget About Me"?
It was written by Keith Forsey, Steve Schiff, and released in 1985.