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Growing Sideways Chords

Noah Kahan Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Growing Sideways Chords – Harmonica

Noah Kahan’s introspective song about coping with mental health by avoiding growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am – F (×2)

C – G – Am – F – C – G

Am – F

Chorus

C – G – Am – F (×3)

C – G – Am – F – C

Verse 2

C – G – Am – F (×2)

C – G – Am – F – C – G

Am – F – C – G

Chorus

C – G – Am – F (×3)

C – G – Am – F – C

Bridge

F – C – G – Am – F

C – G – Am – F

C – G – Am – F – C – G – Am – F

Chorus

C – G – Am – F (×3)

C – G – Am – F – C

Outro

C – G – Am – F (×2)

C – G – Am – F – C – G

Am – F

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Growing Sideways"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Growing Sideways" 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 "Growing Sideways" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Growing Sideways"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.