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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Guitar
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Ukulele
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Piano
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Banjo
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Mandolin
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Amtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Harmonica
A poignant ballad by The Beatles about the quiet dissolution of a relationship. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Fingerstyle Feel (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
12345678
Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A E
Your day breaks, your mind aches
F#m D E
You find that all her words of kindness linger on
A E
When she no longer needs you
F#m D
She wakes up, she makes up
E A E
She takes her time and doesn’t feel she has to hurry
F#m D E
She no longer needs you
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Verse 2
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Bridge
D A
You stay home, she goes out
D A
She says that long ago she knew someone but now
D A
He’s gone, she doesn’t need him
F#m D
Your day breaks, your mind aches
E
There will be times when all the things she said will fill your head
F#m D E
You won’t forget her
Chorus
A E
And in her eyes you see nothing
F#m D
No sign of love behind the tears
C G
Cried for no one
D E
A love that should have lasted years
Outro
A E
You want her, you need her
F#m D E
And yet you don’t believe her when she says her love is dead
A E
You think she needs you still
F#m D
And in her eyes you see nothing
E A
No sign of love behind the tears
E F#m
Cried for no one
D E A
A love that should have lasted years
Practice tip: Work on the F#m to D and D to E transitions, as they are central to the song’s melancholic progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "For No One"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, G, C and F.
Is "For No One" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "For No One" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "For No One"?
It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.