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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · F · Am
I Lava You Chords – Harmonica
A sweet love song from the Pixar short film “Lava,” written and performed by Kuana Torres Kahele. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a relaxed, gentle strum to match the song’s Hawaiian feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am – F
C
G – Am
F
Chorus
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F
C – G
Verse 3
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am – F
C
Chorus
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
F
C
G
Practice tip: The chords C, G, Am, and F are all closely related. Practice switching between them without stopping your strum to keep the song flowing smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Lava You"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Am.
Is "I Lava You" 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 Lava You" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "I Lava You"?
It was written by Jim Ford, and released in 2014.