Amtap to play
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Payphone Chords – Harmonica
Maroon 5’s hit song about a nostalgic and regretful phone call. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but these chords are written for open position in C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F
G – C
Am – F
Chorus
C
Am
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Verse 2
C – Am
F
G – C
Am
Chorus
C
Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C
Am – F
G
C
Am
Bridge
F – G
C
Am – F
G
Chorus
C
Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F
Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats throughout most of the song, so get comfortable switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Payphone"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Payphone" 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 "Payphone" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Payphone"?
It was written by Adam Levine, Wiz Khalifa, Benny Blanco, Shellback, Ammar Malik, and released in 2012.