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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Party in the USA Chords – Harmonica
Miley Cyrus’s upbeat pop anthem about feeling nervous and then excited upon arriving in Los Angeles. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of B, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×4)
D
G
Chorus
C – G
D
G
C
G
D
Verse 2
G – C (×4)
D
G
Chorus
C – G
D
G
C
G
D
Bridge
G – C (×3)
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D
G
C
G
D
Outro
G – C (×4)
D
G (×2)
C
G
C
G
Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song; the entire song uses only these three chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Party in the USA"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Party in the USA" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Party in the USA" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Party in the USA"?
It was written by Jessie J, Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, and released in 2009.