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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Harmonica
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Violin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
C · G · Am · F · Em
My Heart Will Go On Chords – Vocal
Celine Dion’s iconic power ballad from the film Titanic. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#. Play with a gentle, flowing feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am (×2)
Verse 2
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am (×2)
Bridge
F – C – G
Am – F – C
G – Am
F – C – G – Am
Chorus
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
F – C – G – Am (×2)
Outro
F – C – G
Am – F – C
G – Am
F – C – G – Am
Practice tip: Master the F chord transition to C and G smoothly, as this progression drives the entire song. Practice the chorus slowly to nail the timing of the chord changes within the lyrical phrases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "My Heart Will Go On"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, Am, F and Em.
Is "My Heart Will Go On" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "My Heart Will Go On" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "My Heart Will Go On"?
It was written by James Horner, Will Jennings, and released in 1997.