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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · F · G · Am · Dm
My Girl Chords – Harmonica
The Temptations’ classic Motown love song about simple joys. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Soul Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, bouncy feel to match the happy mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Verse 2
C – G
F – C
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Bridge
F – G (×3)
Verse 3
C – G – F
C – C
G – F – G
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G – F
G – C – G
F – G
Outro
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
Practice tip: Master the C, F, and G chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these are the only three chords you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "My Girl"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G, Am and Dm.
Is "My Girl" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "My Girl" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "My Girl"?
It was written by Smokey Robinson, Ronald White, and released in 1964.