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Funeral Chords

Phoebe Bridgers Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Funeral Chords – Guitar

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Funeral Chords – Ukulele

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Funeral Chords – Piano

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

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

Funeral Chords – Banjo

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

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

Funeral Chords – Mandolin

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.

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

Funeral Chords – Harmonica

Phoebe Bridgers’ melancholic song about a funeral and personal despair. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, steady tempo to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

His coat’s too big for his shoulders

C G Am F

His shoes are untied and old

C G Am F

He came home to my apartment

C G Am F

Said he couldn’t find his phone

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

C G Am F

He said he woke up in a car

C G Am F

He said his baby’s gone forever

Verse 2

C G Am F

I’ve been singing songs

C G Am F

About his death since I was young

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his family

C G Am F

And seeing how they’re doing

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

C G Am F

I’ve been talking to his sister

C G Am F

I think she’s lying too

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Verse 3

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

C G Am F

I have this dream where I’m screaming

C G Am F

Underneath my speech ’til I’m blue

C G Am F

I’ve been playing dead my whole life

C G Am F

And I get this feeling when- ever

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Bridge

C G Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit like they used to

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Am F C G

And the ocean waves don’t hit

Chorus

C G Am

Jesus Christ, I’m so blue all the time

F C

And that’s just how I feel

G Am

Always have and I always will

F C

I always have and I always will

Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, G, Am, F) before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Funeral"?

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

Is "Funeral" 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 "Funeral" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Funeral"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2017.