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Last Kiss Chords

Pearl Jam Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Last Kiss Chords – Guitar

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Last Kiss Chords – Ukulele

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · C · D

Last Kiss Chords – Piano

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.

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

Last Kiss Chords – Banjo

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.

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

Last Kiss Chords – Mandolin

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.

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

Last Kiss Chords – Harmonica

Pearl Jam’s heartbreaking ballad about loss and a final goodbye. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Oh where, oh where can my baby be?

C G

The Lord took her away from me

G

She’s gone to heaven, so I got to be good

C G

So I can see my baby when I leave this world

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Verse 2

G

Oh, when I woke up, the rain was pouring down

C G

There were people standing all around

G

Something warm flowing through my eyes

C G

But somehow I found my baby that night

I lifted her head, she looked at me and said

C G

“Hold me darling just a little while”

I held her close, I kissed her our last kiss

C G

I found the love that I knew I had missed

Well now she’s gone, even though I hold her tight

C G

I lost my love, my life that night

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Bridge

G

Oh, oh

Verse 3

G

Now, every time I hold a new girl

C G

I think of her and what might have been

G

I’ll never blame the driver in the wreck

C G

He was just 17, he was just like me

Chorus

C G

We were out on a date in my daddy’s car

C G

We hadn’t driven very far

C G

There in the road, straight ahead

C G

A car was stalled, the engine was dead

C G

I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right

C G

I’ll never forget the sound that night

C G

The screaming tires, the busting glass

C G

The painful scream that I heard last

Practice tip: The song uses only two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Last Kiss"?

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

Is "Last Kiss" 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 "Last Kiss" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Last Kiss"?

It was written by Wayne Cochran, and released in 1999.