Pop, Indie

Line Without a Hook Chords

Ricky Montgomery Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Line Without a Hook Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic indie-pop song by Ricky Montgomery about love and communication. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: C, Am, F, G · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – Am – F (×4)

Chorus

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Verse 2

C – G – Am – F (×4)

Chorus

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Bridge

Am – F – C

G – Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C – G

Verse 3

C – G – Am – F (×4)

Chorus

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Outro

C – G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F – C

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Line Without a Hook"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Line Without a Hook" 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 "Line Without a Hook" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Line Without a Hook"?

It was written by Ricky Montgomery, and released in 2016.