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Pancakes for Dinner Chords

Lizzy McAlpine Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Pancakes for Dinner Chords – Harmonica

A reflective and intimate song by Lizzy McAlpine about domestic comfort and quiet connection. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out clearly for the song’s gentle feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C

Chorus

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C

Verse 2

C – G

Am – F

C – G

Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C

Chorus

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C

Bridge

Am – F

C – G

Am – F – C

G – Am – F – C

Am – F

C – G

Am – F – C – G – Am – F

Chorus

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – C

Outro

C – G

Am

F – C

Practice tip: Practice the F to C transition, as it’s central to the song’s progression; try anchoring your index finger on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pancakes for Dinner"?

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

Is "Pancakes for Dinner" 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 "Pancakes for Dinner" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Pancakes for Dinner"?

It was written by Lizzy McAlpine, and released in 2022.