Folk, Rock

Out on the Weekend Chords

Neil Young 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 · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · F · C

Out on the Weekend Chords – Harmonica

Neil Young’s introspective folk-rock song about leaving city life behind. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Rock 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 these chords are written for open position in C.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

F – C (×2)

G – F

G – C – F – G

Verse 2

C – G

F – C (×2)

G – F

G – C – F – G

Chorus

C

G – F – C

C

G – F – G

C – G

F – C

C – G – F – G

Verse 3

C

G

F – C (×2)

G

F – G

C – F – G – G7

Chorus

C

G – F – C

C

G – F – G

C – G

F – C

C – G – F – G

Bridge

F – C – G

F – C

F – C – G

F – C

F – C – G (×3)

F – C

Verse 4

C

G

F – C (×2)

G

F – G

C – F – G – G7

Chorus

C

G – F – C

C

G – F – G

C – G

F – C

C – G – F – G

Practice tip: The song’s feel is laid-back; practice the chord changes slowly to keep the relaxed, rolling rhythm consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Out on the Weekend"?

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

Is "Out on the Weekend" 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 "Out on the Weekend" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Out on the Weekend"?

It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1972.