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Maine Chords

Noah Kahan Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Guitar

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Ukulele

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Piano

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Banjo

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Mandolin

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Maine Chords – Harmonica

Noah Kahan’s reflective song about distance and change, set in the state of Maine. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G Am F

I’m in the back of a cab in the back of my mind

C G Am F

I am drivin’ away from the life that I left

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Verse 2

C G Am F

I am stuck in the snow in the south of Vermont

C G Am F

And the plows can’t save me this time or the next

C G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Bridge

F G Am

And I’ll buy a home in Upstate New York

F G Am

And I’ll miss the way you make me laugh

F G Am F

And I’ll probably call you tonight just to say I’m alright

C G Am F

But I’m not, I’m scared I’ll get stuck like this way

Chorus

C G Am F

So don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Outro

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, don’t you run away from me

C G Am F

Don’t you go to Maine, I don’t wanna be alone

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between C and F, as that is the most common transition in the progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Maine"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Maine" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Maine" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Maine"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.