Folk, Pop

Northern Attitude Chords

Noah Kahan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Guitar

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Ukulele

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Piano

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Banjo

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Mandolin

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Emtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · Em · D

Northern Attitude Chords – Harmonica

Noah Kahan’s reflective track from his breakthrough album “Stick Season” features warm folk-pop strumming and deeply personal lyrics about self-awareness and home.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret if needed to match the recording. Keep the strumming driving and steady like a heartbeat. Add percussive mutes on the upstrokes for extra groove.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C Em

I got a northern attitude, I got a head that’s hard to change

D G C

But my heart was made in kindness, it doesn’t always show the same

Em D G

I can be cold as wind, sharp as the frost

C Em D

But I warm up when you let me, even though I get lost

Chorus

G C Em

Forgive my northern attitude, oh I was raised on it

D G C

It’s a broken528 kind of gratitude that I’ve been given

Em D G C

I will learn to let you in, I will learn to let you in

Em D

Forgive my northern attitude

Verse 2

G C Em

We go to war with the ones we love, and sometimes it gets bad

D G C

But we hold on to the grudges that we wished we never had

Em D G C

I’m trying to be better now, I’m learning to be kind

Em D

But it doesn’t come easy with this northern state of mind

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Northern Attitude"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, Em and D.

Is "Northern Attitude" 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 "Northern Attitude" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Northern Attitude"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, Gabe Simon, and released in 2022.