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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Bm · Em · C · D
Help Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ classic 1965 song about a cry for support and vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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 A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×3)
G
Chorus
C – G – D
C – G – Em
C – G
C – G – D
Verse 2
G – C – G
C
G – C – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D
C – G
C – G – D
Bridge
Em – C – G
D
Em – C – G
D – G – D – G
Chorus
C – G – D
C – G – Em
C – G
C – G – D
Outro
G – C – G
C
G – C – G
C – G – C – G
Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords first, as they form the core of the song, before adding the Em in the choruses for variety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Help"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Bm, Em, C and D.
Is "Help" 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 "Help" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Help"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.