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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · C · F
For No One Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: This song has a gentle, flowing feel; use a light touch and let the chords ring.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
F#m – D – E
A – E
F#m – D
E – A – E
F#m – D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
C – G
D – E
Verse 2
A – E
F#m – D – E
A – E
F#m – D
E – A
E – F#m
D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
C – G
D – E
Bridge
D – A (×3)
F#m – D
E
F#m – D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
C – G
D – E
Outro
A – E
F#m – D – E
A – E
F#m – D
E – A
E – F#m
D – E – A
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.