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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Harmonica
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
Em · G · D · C
Hello Chords – Vocal
Adele’s powerful ballad about reaching out to a past love after time has passed. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording in G# major.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
C#m – A – E
E
C#m – A – E
Verse 2
E
C#m – A – E
E
C#m – A – E
Chorus
C#m
A
E
C#m
A – E
C#m – A
Verse 3
E
C#m – A – E
E
C#m – A – E
Chorus
C#m
A
E
C#m
A – E
C#m – A
Bridge
A – E
C#m – A
E – B
A – E – C#m
Chorus
E
C#m
A – E
C#m – A
E
C#m
A – E
C#m – A
Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s the most common change in the song, and strum slowly to match the song’s emotional pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hello"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, D and C.
Is "Hello" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hello" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Hello"?
It was written by Adele, Greg Kurstin, and released in 2015.