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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
I Bet on Losing Dogs Chords – Harmonica
A melancholic indie rock song by Mitski about choosing doomed relationships. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Steady Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am
F – G – Am (×2)
F – G – C
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am
F – G – Am (×2)
F – G – C
Bridge
F – C (×2)
F
G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G – Am
F – G – Am (×2)
F – G – C
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between them slowly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Bet on Losing Dogs"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "I Bet on Losing Dogs" 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 "I Bet on Losing Dogs" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "I Bet on Losing Dogs"?
It was written by Mitski Miyawaki, and released in 2016.