Rock, Alternative

Otherside Chords

Red Hot Chili Peppers Beginner Key of A 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Guitar

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Ukulele

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Piano

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Banjo

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Mandolin

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · F · C · G · Em

Otherside Chords – Harmonica

A melancholic alternative rock song by Red Hot Chili Peppers about addiction and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Verse 2

G C

Centuries are what it means

G D

To me, a cemetery where I

G C

Marry the sea, forever stranger

G D

Things could never change my mind

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Bridge

G C

Take it on the otherside

G D

Take it on, take it on

G C

How long, how long will I slide?

G D

Separate my side, I don’t

G C

I don’t believe it’s bad

G D

Slit my throat it’s all I ever

Chorus

G C

I heard your voice through a photograph

G D

I thought it up and brought up the past

G C

Once you know you can never go back

G D

I gotta take it on the otherside

Outro

G C

Turn me on, take me for a hard ride

G D

Burn me out, leave me on the otherside

G C

I yell and tell it that it’s not my friend

G D

I tear it down, I tear it down and then it’s

G C

Born again, born again

G D

Born again, born again

G C

Born again, yeah, born again

G D

Born again, born again

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire song’s foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Otherside"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C, G and Em.

Is "Otherside" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Otherside" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Otherside"?

It was written by Red Hot Chili Peppers, and released in 2000.