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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · E · F#m · D
My Immortal Chords – Harmonica
Evanescence’s haunting ballad about lingering grief and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern (thumb on bass note, then three fingers) for a more authentic sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A (×2)
E
A – B
E – A
B – E
Chorus
A – E – B – E
A – E
B
A – E
B – E
A – E
B – E
Verse 2
E – A (×3)
B – E
A – B – E
Chorus
A – E – B – E
A – E
B
A – E
B – E
A – E
B – E
Bridge
A – B
E – A – B
Chorus
A – E – B – E
A – E
B
A – E
B – E
A – E
B – E
Outro
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
Practice tip: Master the E-A-B chord transitions slowly before adding the lyrics; the entire song is built on these three chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "My Immortal"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, F#m and D.
Is "My Immortal" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "My Immortal" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "My Immortal"?
It was written by Amy Lee, Ben Moody, and released in 2003.