Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Piano
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · C · Bb · Dm
Glycerine Chords – Harmonica
Bush’s grunge-era acoustic ballad with its raw emotional vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Grunge Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with open, ringing chords. The song should feel raw and exposed — let the chords sustain and breathe between changes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
F
C
Bb – D
Verse 2
D
F
C
Bb – D
Chorus
F – C
Bb – D
F – C
Bb – D
Verse 3
D
F
C
Bb – D
Chorus
F – C
Bb – D
F – C
Bb – D
Bridge
F
C
Bb – D
Verse 4
D
F
C
Bb – D
Final Chorus
F – C
Bb – D
F – C
Bb – D (×3)
Practice tip: The D-F-C-Bb pattern repeats throughout. The Bb barre chord is the trickiest part — try using a simplified two-string version or move through it quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Glycerine"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, C, Bb and Dm.
Is "Glycerine" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Glycerine" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Glycerine"?
It was written by Gavin Rossdale, and released in 1994.