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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Message in a Bottle Chords – Harmonica
A classic song by The Police about isolation and hope. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to match the song’s urgent feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – C (×2)
G
F – C
G – C
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – C (×2)
G
F – C
G – C
Bridge
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Chorus
F – C (×2)
G
F – C
G – C
Outro
F (×8)
Practice tip: Focus on the quick change between the F and C chords in the chorus, and use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is too fast at first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Message in a Bottle"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Message in a Bottle" 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 "Message in a Bottle" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Message in a Bottle"?
It was written by Sting, and released in 1979.