Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
Kodachrome Chords – Guitar
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
Kodachrome Chords – Ukulele
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
Kodachrome Chords – Piano
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
Kodachrome Chords – Banjo
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
Kodachrome Chords – Mandolin
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
F#mtap to play
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 2
E A E
If you took all the girls I knew when I was single
B A
And brought them all to-gether for one night
E A E
I know they’d never match my sweet imagi-nation
B A
And everything looks worse in black and white
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Bridge
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
B A
Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
Verse 3 / Outro
E A E
When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school
B A
It’s a wonder I can think at all
E A E
And though my lack of edu-cation hasn’t hurt me none
B A
I can read the writing on the wall
Chorus
E
Kodachrome
A E
They give us those nice bright colors
B A
They give us the greens of summers
E A E B
Makes you think all the world’s a sunny day, oh yeah
A
I got a Nikon camera
E A
I love to take a pho-tograph
E B A
So mama don’t take my Kodachrome away
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.