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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
I Thought I Saw Your Face Today Chords – Harmonica
A wistful indie-pop song by She & Him about mistaken memories and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s gentle feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – G
Verse 2
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – G
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Verse 3
C
G – Am
F
C – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – G
Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F progression, as it forms the core of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today" 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 Thought I Saw Your Face Today" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "I Thought I Saw Your Face Today"?
It was written by Zooey Deschanel, and released in 2008.