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Michelle Chords

The Beatles Intermediate Key of A 6 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Guitar

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Amtap to play

Etap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Ukulele

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Amtap to play

Etap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Piano

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Amtap to play

Etap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Banjo

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Amtap to play

Etap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Mandolin

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.

Amtap to play

Etap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · E · F · C · G · Dm

Michelle Chords – Harmonica

A classic romantic ballad by The Beatles featuring English and French lyrics. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.

Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a gentle fingerpicking pattern for the intro and verses to match the song’s intimate feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Intro / Verse 1

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

These are words that go together well

E

My Michelle

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

Verse 2

A D

I love you, I love you, I love you

A

That’s all I want to say

E

Until I find a way

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Verse 3

A D

I want you, I want you, I want you

A

I think you know by now

E

I’ll get to you somehow

A D A

Until I do, I’m telling you so you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Chorus

D A

I need to, I need to, I need to

E

I need to make you see

D

Oh, what you mean to me

A E D

Until I do, I’m hoping you will know what I mean

A

I love you

Bridge

D A E

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

D

My Michelle

Outro

A

Michelle, ma belle

D A

Sont les mots qui vont très bien ensemble

E

Très bien ensemble

A D A

I will say the only words I know that you’ll understand

E

My Michelle

Practice tip: Isolate the chord progression A-D-A-E and practice it slowly to master the song’s core movement before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Michelle"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, E, F, C, G and Dm.

Is "Michelle" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Michelle" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Michelle"?

It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.