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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Em · C · D
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Chords – Harmonica
Neutral Milk Hotel’s indie-folk masterpiece — a surreal, emotional experience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Lo-Fi Folk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with raw passion and abandon. Jeff Mangum’s style is intentionally rough and emotional — this isn’t about precision, it’s about feeling everything deeply.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G
Em – C – D
Verse 2
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em – C – D
Chorus
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G
Em – C – D – G
Verse 3
G
Em – C
D
G
Em
C – D
G
Em – C – D
Outro
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em – C – D – G
Practice tip: Four chords (G, Em, C, D) throughout. The beauty is in the raw, passionate delivery. Don’t worry about being technically perfect — Jeff Mangum never did. Feel every word and chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"?
It was written by Jeff Mangum, and released in 1998.