Rock, Folk

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords

The Beatles Beginner Key of A 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Guitar

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Ukulele

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Piano

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Banjo

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Mandolin

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Atap to play

Dtap to play

Etap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

A · D · E · F#m

I’ve Just Seen a Face Chords – Harmonica

The Beatles’ exuberant folk-rock love-at-first-sight song from the Help! album. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Fast Folk-Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Play fast and happy. This is one of the most joyful Beatles songs — the tempo is brisk and the energy is electric. Keep the strumming tight and bright.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

A

I’ve just seen a face I can’t forget

F#m

The time or place where we just met

She’s just the girl for me and I want

D

All the world to see we’ve met

E A

Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm

Verse 2

A

Had it been another day

F#m

I might have looked the other way

And I’d have never been aware

D

But as it is I’ll dream of her tonight

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Verse 3

A

I have never known the like of this

F#m

I’ve been alone and I have missed

Things and kept out of sight

D

For other girls were never quite like this

E A

Da da da da da

Chorus

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Outro

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

E D

Falling, yes I am falling

A D A

And she keeps calling me back again

Practice tip: The A-F#m-D-E verse is played at a fast tempo. The F#m barre chord is the only challenge — try F#m7 (242222) or just let the open A and E strings ring. The fast tempo makes this a great strumming workout.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.

Is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I’ve Just Seen a Face" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "I’ve Just Seen a Face"?

It was written by Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.