Rock, Pop

One Headlight Chords

The Wallflowers Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · C · F

One Headlight Chords – Harmonica

A classic 90s alternative rock song by The Wallflowers. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: Am, G, C, F · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

Driving Rock (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 these chords are written for open position in C.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

Am – F

C

G – Am – F

Verse 2

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F – G – F

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C

G

Am

F

G

Verse 3

C – G

Am – F

C

G

Am – F – G – F

Verse 4

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F – G – F

Chorus

C

G

Am – F

C

G

Am

F

G

Bridge

F

G – C

F – G – C

F – G (×3)

Chorus

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

Outro

C

G

Am

F – C – G

Am

F

G

F

G

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "One Headlight"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C and F.

Is "One Headlight" 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 "One Headlight" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "One Headlight"?

It was written by Jakob Dylan, and released in 1996.