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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Harmonica
A poignant ballad by Queen about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Arpeggio (6/8 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
F – G
C – G
Am – Em
Chorus
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
Verse 2
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
F – G
C – G
Am – Em
Chorus
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
Bridge
Am
Em
F – C
F
C
F – G
Chorus
F – C – G
F – C
F – C – G
F – C
Outro
C – G
Am
Em – F – C
F – G
C
Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-Em-F-C-F-G progression slowly before adding the vocal melody; the emotional delivery relies on the chord changes landing smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Love of My Life"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and Dm.
Is "Love of My Life" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Love of My Life" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Love of My Life"?
It was written by Freddie Mercury, and released in 1975.