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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · F · Am
Lava Chords – Harmonica
A love song from the Disney animated short “Lava” about a lonely volcano longing for companionship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Gentle Waltz (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz time), so feel the strong “ONE-two-three” pulse as you strum.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F
G – C – G
C – G
F
G – C
G
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G – F – G
C – G
F – G
Verse 2
C – G
F
G – C (×2)
G – F
G – C
G
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G – F – G
C – G
F – G
Bridge
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
C – G – F
G
Chorus
F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G – F – G
C – G
F – G
C – G
F – G
Practice tip: The chords C, G, and F are the only ones you need. Practice switching between them slowly, making sure each chord rings clear before changing to the next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Lava"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Am.
Is "Lava" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Lava" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Lava"?
It was written by Jim Ford, and released in 2014.