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Easy on Me Chords

Adele Beginner Key of F 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Guitar

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

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Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Ukulele

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Piano

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Banjo

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Mandolin

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Harmonica

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

F · C · Am · G · Dm

Easy on Me Chords – Vocal

Adele’s powerful comeback single is a piano-driven ballad with a simple chord structure.

Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 5th fret and play C, G, Am, Em, Dm shapes for easy open chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

There ain’t no gold in this river

Am G

That I’ve been washin’ my hands in forever

F C

I know there is hope in these waters

Dm G

But I can’t bring myself to swim when I am drowning

Pre-Chorus

Am G F

In this river

Chorus

F C

Go easy on me, baby

Am G

I was still a child, didn’t get the chance to

F C

Feel the world around me

Dm G

I had no time to choose what I chose to do

F C

So go easy on me

Verse 2

F C

There ain’t no room for things to change

Am G

When we are both so deeply stuck in our ways

F C

You can’t deny how hard I have tried

Dm G

I changed who I was to put you both first but now I give up

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Easy on Me"?

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

Is "Easy on Me" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Easy on Me" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Easy on Me"?

It was written by Adele Adkins, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2021.