QueenIntermediateKey of C5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Guitar
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.
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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
A poignant ballad by Queen about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Arpeggio (6/8 Time)
↓×↑×↓↑
123456
Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Piano
A poignant ballad by Queen about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Arpeggio (6/8 Time)
↓×↑×↓↑
123456
Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Banjo
A poignant ballad by Queen about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Arpeggio (6/8 Time)
↓×↑×↓↑
123456
Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Dm
Love of My Life Chords – Mandolin
A poignant ballad by Queen about heartbreak and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Arpeggio (6/8 Time)
↓×↑×↓↑
123456
Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
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)
↓×↑×↓↑
123456
Tip: This song is in 6/8 time; feel the gentle triplet pulse and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Verse 2
CG
Love of my life, you’ve hurt me
AmEm
You’ve broken my heart and now you leave me
FC
Love of my life, can’t you see?
FG
Bring it back, bring it back
CG
Don’t take it away from me, because you don’t know
AmEm
What it means to me
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Bridge
Am
You will remember
Em
When this is blown over
FC
And everything’s all by the way
F
When I grow older
C
I will be there at your side to remind you
FG
How I still love you (I still love you)
Chorus
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
FCG
Love of my life, don’t leave me
FC
You’ve taken my love, you now leave me
Outro
CG
Hurry back, hurry back
Am
Don’t take it away from me
EmFC
Because you don’t know what it means to me
FG
Love of my life
C
Love of my life
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.