Rock, Alternative

Duvet Chords

Boa Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Guitar

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Ukulele

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Piano

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Banjo

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Mandolin

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Duvet Chords – Harmonica

A dreamy and melancholic alternative rock song by Boa from the late 90s. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Am

And you don’t seem to understand

F G

A shame you seemed an honest man

C Am

And all the fears you hold so dear

F G

Will turn to whisper in your ear

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Verse 2

C Am

And you will see your world come

F G

Undone, and all the young

C Am

And you will take the blame

F G

For all the things

C Am

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G

And you know that it means so much

C Am

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Bridge

F G C

And you know what they say might hurt you

F G C

And you know that it means so much

F G C

And you don’t even feel a thing

F G

I am falling, I am fading

F G

I have lost it all

Chorus

C Am

I have lost it all

F G

I’m just a silhouette

C Am F G

I am waiting for the duvet to cover

C Am

Me again

F G

And you don’t

C Am F G

You don’t seem to understand

Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord loop first, then focus on singing over it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Duvet"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.

Is "Duvet" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Duvet" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Duvet"?

It was written by Jasmine Rodgers, and released in 1998.