Indie, Rock

Francis Forever Chords

Mitski Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Guitar

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Ukulele

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Piano

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Banjo

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Mandolin

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Francis Forever Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about longing and absence. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F C

I don’t know what to do without you

G

I don’t know where to put my hands

F C

I’ve been trying to lay my head down

G

But I’m writing this at 3 AM

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Verse 2

F C

I don’t need the world to see

G

That I’ve been the best I can be, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Bridge

F C

And autumn comes when you’re not yet done

G

With the summer passing by, but

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

Chorus

F C

I don’t think I could stand to be

G

Where you don’t see me

F C

On Sundays, I go out to sea

G

On a ship called “Despair”

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (F, C, G). Master the F chord shape, as it’s the most challenging for beginners, before focusing on the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Francis Forever"?

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

Is "Francis Forever" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Francis Forever" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Francis Forever"?

It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2014.