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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · Bm · C · Am
I Want to Hold Your Hand Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ iconic 1964 hit expressing youthful romantic desire. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Beatles Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s energy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Bridge
Em – B7 (×6)
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, Em, and B7 chords individually before trying to play the whole song at tempo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Want to Hold Your Hand"?
You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, Bm, C and Am.
Is "I Want to Hold Your Hand" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I Want to Hold Your Hand"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1963.