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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Not Strong Enough Chords – Harmonica
A melancholic indie rock anthem about self-doubt and partnership by the supergroup Boygenius. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
F – C
Verse 2
F – C
G – Am
F
C – G
Am
F
C
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
F – C
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
F
C – G
Am
F – C
Outro / Final Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G
F – C
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Master the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Not Strong Enough"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Not Strong Enough" 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 Strong Enough" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Not Strong Enough"?
It was written by Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, and released in 2023.