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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Fm · Bb · Eb · Ab
If I Ain’t Got You Chords – Harmonica
Alicia Keys’s soulful ballad about valuing love over material possessions. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch on the strings for the verses to match the intimate feel, and add more dynamic strumming during the chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
G
Am
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
G
Am
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F – G – Am
Bridge
F – G – Am (×2)
F – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Am – F – G – Am
Practice tip: Master the F-C-G-Am chord progression changes in the chorus before adding the vocal melody; use a metronome to keep the slow, steady tempo consistent throughout the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "If I Ain’t Got You"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Cm, Fm, Bb, Eb and Ab.
Is "If I Ain’t Got You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "If I Ain’t Got You" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "If I Ain’t Got You"?
It was written by Alicia Keys, and released in 2003.