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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Need You Now Chords – Harmonica
Lady A’s Grammy-winning country-pop ballad about a late-night call to an ex. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of B, but these chords are for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×3)
D
Chorus
G – C (×2)
G
D
Verse 2
G – C (×3)
D
Chorus
G – C (×2)
G
D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G
D
Chorus
G – C (×2)
G
D
Outro
G
C
G
Practice tip: The G to C transition is the most common in this song; practice switching between them without pausing your strumming hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Need You Now"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Need You Now" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Need You Now" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Need You Now"?
It was written by Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, and released in 2009.