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My Favorite Things Chords

Julie Andrews Intermediate Key of E 6 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Guitar

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Ukulele

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Piano

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Banjo

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Mandolin

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Em · Am · D · G · C · B

My Favorite Things Chords – Harmonica

Julie Andrews’ iconic and uplifting song from The Sound of Music. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so feel the strong downbeat on count 1 of each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 2

E B7

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

E B7

Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles

E C#m

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 3

E B7

When the dog bites, when the bee stings

E B7

When I’m feeling sad

E C#m

I simply remember my favorite things

F#m B7

And then I don’t feel so bad

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Verse 4

E B7

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

E B7

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

E C#m

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Chorus

E A

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

E B7

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes

E C#m

Silver white winters that melt into springs

F#m B7

These are a few of my favorite things

Practice tip: Master the E, B7, C#m, F#m, and A chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The B7 to E transition is especially common, so practice that change until it’s smooth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "My Favorite Things"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, D, G, C and B.

Is "My Favorite Things" 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 "My Favorite Things" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "My Favorite Things"?

It was written by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and released in 1959.