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Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords

Paul Anka 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

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Harmonica

Paul Anka’s classic 1959 ballad about a tender romantic moment. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, relaxed strum to match the song’s intimate feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

Chorus

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

G – C (×2)

G

C – G

Am – Em – F

Verse 2

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

Chorus

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

G – C (×2)

G

C – G

Am – Em – F

Bridge

F – C (×3)

Dm – G – C – G

Verse 3

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

Chorus

C – G

Am – Em – F

C – G

Am – Em – F

G – C (×2)

G

C – G

Am – Em – F

Practice tip: Practice the C, G, Am, Em, and F chords individually before trying the progression; the F chord can be tricky for beginners, so take it slow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"?

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

Is "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" 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 "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Put Your Head on My Shoulder"?

It was written by Paul Anka, and released in 1959.