Girl from Ipanema Chords

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Guitar

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Ukulele

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Piano

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Banjo

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Mandolin

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.

Fmaj7tap to play
G7tap to play
Gm7tap to play
Gb7tap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Fmaj7 · G7 · Gm7 · Gb7

Girl from Ipanema Chords – Harmonica

Antonio Carlos Jobim’s iconic bossa nova classic about a beautiful girl from Ipanema. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Bossa Nova (4/4 Time)
1234

Tip: Use a bossa nova rhythm: bass note on beats 1 and 3, chord strum on the and of 2 and 4. Keep it relaxed and flowing.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7
And when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Verse 2

 
Fmaj7 G7
When she walks she’s like a samba
Gm7
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
Gb7 Fmaj7
That when she passes, each one she passes goes “Ah”
 

Bridge

 
Gbmaj7 B7
Oh, but I watch her so sadly
F#m D7
How can I tell her I love her?
Gm7 Eb7
Yes, I would give my heart gladly
Am7 D7
But each day when she walks to the sea
Gm7 Eb7
She looks straight ahead, not at me
 

Verse 3

 
Fmaj7 G7
Tall and tan and young and lovely
Gm7
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
Gb7 Fmaj7 G7
And when she passes I smile, but she doesn’t see
Gm7 Gb7
She just doesn’t see
Fmaj7
No, she doesn’t see
 

Practice tip: The bridge modulates to a distant key — that’s what gives it the “dreamy” quality. Practice the bridge separately. The Fmaj7-G7-Gm7-Gb7 verse progression needs smooth, chromatic movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Girl from Ipanema"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Fmaj7, G7, Gm7 and Gb7.

Is "Girl from Ipanema" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Girl from Ipanema" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Girl from Ipanema"?

It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and released in 1962.