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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · G · C · Am
Mrs. Robinson Chords – Harmonica
Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic folk-rock song about a misunderstood suburban figure. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording’s key of B, or play without a capo in the written key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B (×2)
Chorus
A – E – B
A – E
B – A – E (×2)
Verse 2
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B (×2)
Chorus
A – E – B
A – E
B – A – E (×2)
Bridge
F#m – C#m – A (×2)
E – B – A – E
B – A
Verse 3
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B (×2)
Chorus
A – E – B
A – E
B – A – E (×2)
Outro
E – A – E – B
E – A – E
B – A
E – B
E – A – E (×2)
B – A – E
E – A
E – B – E
E – B (×2)
Practice tip: Master the descending bass line in the outro (E, A, E, B) with a steady, arpeggiated picking pattern to capture the song’s melancholic feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mrs. Robinson"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, D, G, C and Am.
Is "Mrs. Robinson" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mrs. Robinson" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Mrs. Robinson"?
It was written by Paul Simon, and released in 1968.