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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · E
I’m Still Standing Chords – Harmonica
Elton John’s triumphant glam-rock comeback anthem about resilience. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.
Glam Rock Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with defiant energy. This song is about surviving everything life throws at you and coming out stronger. Let that triumph shine through.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Dm
F
E
Verse 2
Am
Dm
F
E
Chorus
F – Dm – Am
G – F – G – Am
F – Dm – Am
G – F – G – Am
Verse 3
Am
Dm
F
E
Chorus
F – Dm – Am
G – F – G – Am
F – Dm – Am
G – F – G – Am
Outro
F – Dm – Am
F – G – Am
F – Dm – Am
F – G – Am
Practice tip: The Am-Dm-F-E verse and F-Dm-Am-G chorus use mostly open chords. The E major chord in the verse adds dramatic tension before the triumphant chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Still Standing"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C, F and E.
Is "I’m Still Standing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Still Standing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "I’m Still Standing"?
It was written by Elton John, Bernie Taupin, and released in 1983.