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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Kodachrome Chords – Harmonica
Paul Simon’s nostalgic ode to the vivid colors of Kodachrome film and youthful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play C, F, and G chords if these E-family chords are too difficult; it will sound in the same key.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A – E
B – A
E – A – E
B – A
Chorus
E
A – E
B – A
E – A – E – B
A
E – A
E – B – A
Verse 2
E – A – E
B – A
E – A – E
B – A
Chorus
E
A – E
B – A
E – A – E – B
A
E – A
E – B – A
Bridge
B – A (×4)
Verse 3 / Outro
E – A – E
B – A
E – A – E
B – A
Chorus
E
A – E
B – A
E – A – E – B
A
E – A
E – B – A
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B-A repeats often; get comfortable with that core sequence before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Kodachrome"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and F#m.
Is "Kodachrome" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Kodachrome" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Kodachrome"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1973.