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Harry Styles Beginner Key of D 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

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Key

D Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · Bm

Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

As I open my eyes

D

Hold it, focus, hoping

A Bm

Take me back to the light

G A

I know you were way too bright for me

G

I’m hopeless, broken

A

So you wait for me in the sky

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Verse 2

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

You’re so golden, I’m afraid that you

D

Open, show me hopin’

A Bm

I’m not alone, but I’m barely breathin’

G A Bm

And the air is so heavy, but I’m tryin’

G

So you wait for me in the sky

A

Browns my skin just right

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Bridge

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

I don’t wanna be alone

G A

But I can feel it take a hold

G A

I can feel you take control

Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

Chorus

G

You’re so golden

A Bm

I’m out of my head, and I know that you’re scared

G

Because hearts get broken

A

I don’t wanna be alone

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A Bm

When it ends, don’t wanna let you know

G

I don’t wanna be alone

A

But I can feel it take a hold

G

I can feel you take control

A Bm

Of who I am and all I’ve ever known

G

Loving you’s the antidote

A

You’re so golden

Bm

You’re so golden

Outro

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

D

Golden, golden, golden

A Bm

Golden, golden, golden

Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.