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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Gild the Lily Chords – Harmonica
A haunting ballad by Ethel Cain about devotion and sacrifice. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Slow 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#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am – F – G (×4)
Chorus
F – C – G (×4)
Verse 2
C – Am – F – G (×4)
Chorus
F – C – G (×4)
Bridge
Am – F – C
Am – F – G
Am – F – C
Am – F – G
Chorus
F – C – G (×4)
Outro
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Practice tip: Master the C, Am, F, G progression slowly before adding the strum pattern to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Gild the Lily"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Gild the Lily" 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 "Gild the Lily" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Gild the Lily"?
It was written by Hayden Silas Anhedonia, and released in 2022.