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Drops of Jupiter Chords

Train Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Guitar

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Ukulele

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.

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Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Piano

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Banjo

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Mandolin

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Amtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · G · F · Am · Dm

Drops of Jupiter Chords – Harmonica

A dreamy pop-rock classic with a memorable piano riff and poetic lyrics.

Pop Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The verse follows a simple C-G-F pattern. Keep strumming light until the chorus builds.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Now that she’s back in the atmosphere

G F F

With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey hey hey

C

She acts like summer and walks like rain

G F F

Reminds me that there’s a time to change, hey hey hey

Verse 2

C

Since the return from her stay on the moon

G F F

She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey hey hey

Chorus

Am G

But tell me, did you sail across the sun

F Dm

Did you make it to the Milky Way to see the lights all faded

Am G

And that heaven is overrated

Am G

Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star

F

One without a permanent scar

Dm Am G C

And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Drops of Jupiter"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F, Am and Dm.

Is "Drops of Jupiter" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Drops of Jupiter" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Drops of Jupiter"?

It was written by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood, Charlie Colin, and released in 2001.