Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · C · Dm · Bb
Nothing Compares to You Chords – Harmonica
Sinead O’Connor’s iconic 1990 ballad of heartbreak and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum softly and let the chords ring out to match the song’s emotional feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Bb – C – F
Bb – C – F (×3)
F – Bb – C – F
Bb – C – F (×2)
Bb
C – F
Chorus
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bb – C
F – Bb
Verse 2
F – Bb – C – F
Bb – C – F (×4)
Bb – C
Bb – C – F
Bb
C
F – Bb
C
F
Bb – C
Chorus
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bridge
F – Bb – C – F
Bb – C
F – Bb – C
F – Bb – C – F
Bb – C – F
Chorus
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bb – C
F – Bb
Bb – C
F – Bb
Practice tip: Master the F to Bb to C chord progression slowly before adding the strum pattern; this is the core movement of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Nothing Compares to You"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, C, Dm and Bb.
Is "Nothing Compares to You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Nothing Compares to You" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Nothing Compares to You"?
It was written by Prince, and released in 1990.