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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Not a Lot Just Forever Chords – Harmonica
A hauntingly beautiful folk song by Adrianne Lenker about enduring love and simple devotion. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the given C-shape chords.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
C
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
C
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
Bridge
Am
F
C – G
Am
F
C – G
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F
C
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s central to the song’s flow; mute the strings with your strumming hand on the “and” count before the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Not a Lot Just Forever"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Not a Lot Just Forever" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Not a Lot Just Forever" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Not a Lot Just Forever"?
It was written by Adrianne Lenker, and released in 2020.