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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · Em · D · F
Patience Chords – Harmonica
Guns N’ Roses’ classic power ballad about love and waiting. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the intro and verses.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
C – G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
C – G
Verse 2
C – G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
C
G
Chorus
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Verse 3
C – G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
C
G
Chorus
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Bridge
C – G – Am
F
C – G
Am – F
C
G
Am
F
Outro
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, Am, F progression before adding the whistled intro; the entire song is built on these four chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Patience"?
You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am, Em, D and F.
Is "Patience" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Patience" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Patience"?
It was written by Axl Rose, and released in 1988.