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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · Em · G · Bm · A
Eight Days a Week Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ exuberant early hit about being crazy about someone every day of the week. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Upbeat Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with bright, energetic strumming. This is an upbeat, joyful love song — keep the rhythm bouncy and the energy high.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – E
G – D
Bm – G – Bm – E
D – G – D
Verse 2
D – E
G – D
Bm – G – Bm – E
D – G – D
Chorus
A – Bm
E – G – A
Verse 3
D – E
G – D
Bm – G – Bm – E
D – G – D
Chorus
A – Bm
E – G – A
Verse 4
D – E
G – D
Bm – G – Bm – E
D – G – D
G – D (×2)
Practice tip: The D-E-G-D verse pattern is easy and fun. The Bm is the only tricky chord — try Bm7 (x20202) if the barre is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Eight Days a Week"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, Em, G, Bm and A.
Is "Eight Days a Week" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Eight Days a Week" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Eight Days a Week"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.