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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Making the Bed Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Making the Bed Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Making the Bed Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Making the Bed Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Making the Bed Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F – C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F
Chorus
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
Verse 2
C – G – Am – F (×2)
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am – F (×2)
C – G – Am
F
Chorus
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
Bridge
Am – F (×4)
Chorus
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
C – G – Am
F
Outro
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
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.