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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Guitar
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Piano
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Banjo
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · Dm · G · C
Losing My Religion Chords – Harmonica
R.E.M.’s biggest hit features a mandolin riff and a hauntingly beautiful minor key melody. Works on guitar, mandolin, or ukulele.
Arpeggiated (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
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Tip: The famous intro is best played as arpeggios or on mandolin. On guitar, fingerpick the Am and Em chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
Em
Am
Em
Chorus
Am – Em
Dm – G
Am – Em
Dm – G
C – Am – Em
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 5 chords in the key of Am: Am Em Dm G C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding any strumming — clean, in-time changes matter more than speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Losing My Religion"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Em, Dm, G and C.
Is "Losing My Religion" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Losing My Religion" in?
It is in the key of Am.
Who wrote "Losing My Religion"?
It was written by R.E.M..