Indie, Rock

I Know the End Chords

Phoebe Bridgers Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

I Know the End Chords – Harmonica

Phoebe Bridgers’ epic, apocalyptic ballad builds from quiet reflection to a cathartic scream. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Start softly and let the intensity build naturally with the song’s narrative.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am

F – G

C – G

Am – F

G

Am – F

G

Verse 2

C – G

Am – F

G

C – G

Am – F

G

Chorus

F

C – G

Am

F – C

Verse 3

C – G

Am – F

G

C – G – Am

F – G

Am – F

G

Chorus

F

C – G

Am

F – C

Bridge

F – C

G

Am – F

G

Outro / Build

C – G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G – C

G – Am

F – G

C

G

Am

F

Final Chorus / Scream

F

C – G

Am

F – C

Practice tip: For the outro section, practice the simple chord changes slowly at first, then gradually increase speed to match the frantic, building energy of the song. The final chorus is meant to be shouted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Know the End"?

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

Is "I Know the End" 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 Know the End" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I Know the End"?

It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, and released in 2020.