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I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords

Death Cab for Cutie Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · F · G · Em

I Will Follow You into the Dark Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic love song about devotion beyond death by Death Cab for Cutie. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s intimate feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C

G

Am – F – C

Verse 2

C – G – Am

F – C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C

G

Am – F – C

Bridge

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C – G

Verse 3

C – G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C – G – Am

F – C

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C

G

Am – F – C

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, Am, F progression before adding the strum, as the song’s power comes from the lyrics and chord changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Will Follow You into the Dark"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, F, G and Em.

Is "I Will Follow You into the Dark" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Will Follow You into the Dark" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "I Will Follow You into the Dark"?

It was written by Ben Gibbard, and released in 2005.