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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · F · G
Girl Crush Chords – Harmonica
Little Big Town’s Grammy-winning song about longing and jealousy. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C – G (×4)
Chorus
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – F
C – G
Verse 2
F – C – G (×4)
Chorus
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – F
C – G
Bridge
Am
F
Am
F
Am
F
Am
F
Chorus
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – F
C – G
Outro
F – C
G – F
C – G
F – C
G – F
C – G
Practice tip: The F chord can be tricky; try a simplified F (Fmaj7) by just playing the top four strings (xx3210) if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Girl Crush"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, F and G.
Is "Girl Crush" 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 "Girl Crush" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Girl Crush"?
It was written by Lori McKenna, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and released in 2014.