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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Love on the Brain Chords – Harmonica
Rihanna’s soulful ballad about obsessive and painful love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; the chords provide a simple foundation.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
F#m – D
E – A
F#m – D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A
Verse 2
A – E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
F#m – D
E – A
F#m – D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A
Bridge
F#m – D – E
A
F#m – D – E
A
Chorus
F#m – D
E – A
F#m – D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A – F#m
D – E
A
Outro
A – E – A (×8)
Practice tip: Master the simple A, E, and F#m chords first, then work on the D chord transition which only appears in the chorus and bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Love on the Brain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Love on the Brain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Love on the Brain" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Love on the Brain"?
It was written by Fred Ball, Joseph Angel, Rihanna, and released in 2016.