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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · B · D · G
I Put a Spell on You Chords – Harmonica
Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’s voodoo-infused blues classic about obsessive love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Blues Shuffle (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the downbeats for a swaggering, hypnotic feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A
E – B7
A
E – B7
Chorus
E
A
E – B7
A – E
Verse 2
E
A
E – B7
A
E – B7
Chorus
E
A
E – B7
A – E
Bridge
E
A
E
B7
A
E
B7
Verse 3
E
A
E – B7
A
E – B7
Chorus
E
A
E – B7
A – E
Practice tip: Master the E to B7 change for the song’s signature tension, and add vocal growls for authenticity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Put a Spell on You"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, B, D and G.
Is "I Put a Spell on You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Put a Spell on You" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I Put a Spell on You"?
It was written by Screamin Jay Hawkins, and released in 1956.