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Making the Bed Chords

Olivia Rodrigo Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Guitar

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Ukulele

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Piano

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Banjo

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Mandolin

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · C · G · F

Making the Bed Chords – Harmonica

Olivia Rodrigo’s introspective song about taking responsibility for one’s own life and choices. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the chords as written for the key of C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Another day playin’ pretend

Am F C

Another perfect moment that I didn’t penetrate

G Am F

Another thing I ruin too late

C G Am F

Another overpriced house in the hills

C G Am

Another song that I overkill

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Verse 2

C G Am F

Every good thing has turned into somethin’ I dread

C G Am F

And I’m playin’ the sad girl just to get ahead

C G Am

I’m so tired of bein’ the girl that I am

F

Every good thing is gone

C G Am F

Another picturesque drive that I ruin with my outcry

C G Am F

Another night I’m gonna drown in regret

C G Am

Another thing I’ll never forget

F

Another thing I do for the thrill

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Bridge

Am F

And I tell someone I love them just as a distraction

Am F

They tell me that they love me like I’m some tourist attraction

Am F

They’re changin’ my machinery and I just let it happen

Am F

I got the things I wanted, it’s just not what I imagined

Chorus

C G Am

I’m so sick of myself, I’d rather be, rather be

F

Anyone, anyone else

C G Am

My jealousy, jealousy keeps me from being happy

F

I’m playin’ the victim so well in my head

C G Am

But it’s me who’s been makin’ the bed

F

Makin’ the bed

Outro

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

C G

Makin’ the bed

Am F

Makin’ the bed

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-F repeats throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Making the Bed"?

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

Is "Making the Bed" 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 "Making the Bed" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Making the Bed"?

It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.