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Hard Days Night Chords

The Beatles Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Guitar

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Ukulele

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Piano

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Banjo

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Ftap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Mandolin

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · F · D · Em

Hard Days Night Chords – Harmonica

The Beatles’ energetic 1964 hit about finding relief after a long day’s work. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Verse 2

G C G

When I’m home, everything seems to be right, when I’m home

G C G

Feeling you holding me tight, tight yeah, yeah

C G C G

When I’m home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Bridge

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

C G

You know I feel alright

Verse 3

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog

G C G

It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log

C G C G

But when I get home to you, I find the things that you do

C G

Will make me feel alright

Chorus

C G C

You know I work all day to get you money to buy you things

G C G

And it’s worth it just to hear you say you’re going to give me everything

C G C

So why on earth should I moan, ’cause when I get you alone

G

You know I feel okay

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song. Practice the opening chord riff (G-C-G) slowly before adding the strumming pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Hard Days Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, F, D and Em.

Is "Hard Days Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Hard Days Night" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Hard Days Night"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1964.