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Favorite Crime Chords

Olivia Rodrigo Beginner Key of Am 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Guitar

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

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Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Ukulele

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Piano

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Banjo

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Mandolin

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

Am

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Favorite Crime Chords – Harmonica

Olivia Rodrigo’s bittersweet ballad from SOUR uses a four-chord progression to explore the complexities of a toxic relationship. The gentle guitar arrangement complements her vulnerable vocals.

Soft Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play gently with a fingerpicking or soft strumming approach. The Am sets the melancholy tone. Keep dynamics low and intimate throughout.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am C

Know that I loved you so bad

G

I let you treat me like that

F

I was your willing accomplice, honey

Am C

And I watched as you fled the scene

G F

Doe-eyed as you buried me

Chorus

Am C G

And one heart broke, four hands bloody

F

That’s a pretty painful price just to be free

Am C

Every weekend I came around

G F

Leave your light on, I’ll sneak in after dark

Am C G F

You were my favorite crime

Verse 2

Am C G

It’s bittersweet to think about the damage that we do

F Am

‘Cause I was going down and I was bringing you

C G F

Right along with me, ’cause what I did to you

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Favorite Crime"?

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

Is "Favorite Crime" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Favorite Crime" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Favorite Crime"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2021.