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Jealous Chords

Labrinth Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Guitar

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

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Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Ukulele

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Piano

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Banjo

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Mandolin

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Jealous Chords – Harmonica

Labrinth’s emotional ballad about envy and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G

That falls upon your skin

C

It’s closer than my hands have been

G C

I’m jealous of the rain

G C

I’m jealous of the wind

G

That ripples through your clothes

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the wind

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Verse 2

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G

That whisper in your ear

C

It’s closer than my mouth has been

G C

I’m jealous of the words

G C

I’m jealous of the love

G

Love that laid you down

C

It’s closer than your shadow

G C

Oh, I’m jealous of the love

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Bridge

G C

As I sink in the sand

G

Watch you slip through my hands

C

Oh, as I die here another day

G C

‘Cause all I do is cry behind this smile

Chorus

G C G

‘Cause I wish you the best of all this world can give

C G

And I told you when you left me there’s nothing to forgive

C G C

But I always thought you’d come back, tell me all you found was

G C

Heartbreak and misery

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

G C G C

It’s hard for me to say, I’m jealous of the way

G C

You’re happy without me

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jealous"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.

Is "Jealous" 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 "Jealous" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jealous"?

It was written by Timothy McKenzie, Josh Kear, and released in 2014.