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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Messy Chords – Harmonica
A soulful and candid song by Lola Young about embracing emotional complexity. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Soulful Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s intimate feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G
Am – F
G – C
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G
Am – F
G – C
Bridge
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G
Am – F
G – C
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
G – C
F – G
Am – F
G – C
Outro
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G – C
Practice tip: Master the four-chord progression (C, Am, F, G) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Messy"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Messy" 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 "Messy" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Messy"?
It was written by Lola Young, and released in 2024.