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Ghost Town Chords

Kanye West Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Guitar

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Ukulele

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.

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Ctap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Piano

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Banjo

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Mandolin

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Ghost Town Chords – Harmonica

Kanye West’s reflective and anthemic song about freedom and feeling like a ghost. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#/Db, but these chords are for open position playing in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1 - Kanye West

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Hold up, hold up, hold up, sh–, you ’bout to ruin my whole day

C G

Rick Rubin, sample, give me the sample

C G

Throw the goddamn sample, give me the sample

C G

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me, but everything I try just takes you further from me

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Verse 2 - PARTYNEXTDOOR

C G

Once again I am a child

F

I let it all go, of everything I know

C G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F

We’re still the kids we used to be, yeah, yeah

C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

G

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Chorus

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

C G

Someday, someday, someday, I wanna lay down, like God did, on Sunday

Bridge - 070 Shake

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

F

I’ve been tryin’ to make you love me

C

But everything I try just takes you further from me

Outro - 070 Shake

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

F C

We’re still the kids we used to be

F C

I put my hand on a stove, to see if I still bleed, yeah

F C

And nothin’ hurts anymore, I feel kinda free

Practice tip: The song has a slow, steady pulse; practice the C to G and C to F transitions until you can change without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Ghost Town"?

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

Is "Ghost Town" 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 "Ghost Town" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Ghost Town"?

It was written by Kanye West, Kid Cudi, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and released in 2018.