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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Never Gonna Give You Up Chords – Harmonica
Rick Astley’s iconic 1987 pop anthem about unwavering commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s upbeat feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Verse 2
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Bridge
G – D
Em – A
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Chorus
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
D – A
Bm – F#m
G – D
Em – A
Practice tip: Master the D, A, Bm, F#m, G, and Em chords individually before trying to play the whole song. The Bm and F#m are barre chords; as a beginner, you can substitute with Bm7 and F#m7 for easier fingering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.
Is "Never Gonna Give You Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Never Gonna Give You Up" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Never Gonna Give You Up"?
It was written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, Pete Waterman, and released in 1987.