Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
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Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Am · C · Em
Live Forever Chords – Harmonica
Oasis’s anthemic rock song about youthful defiance and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – D
Bridge
Em – C
Em – C – D
Em – C
Em – C – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – D
Outro
G – C
G – D – G
G – C
G – D
G – C – D (×4)
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords cleanly before adding the Em in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Live Forever"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am, C and Em.
Is "Live Forever" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Live Forever" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Live Forever"?
It was written by Noel Gallagher, and released in 1994.