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Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords

Paul Anka Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 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

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.

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Amtap to play

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Ukulele

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Piano

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Banjo

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Put Your Head on My Shoulder Chords – Mandolin

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

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

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.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Hold me in your arms, ba-by

C G

Squeeze me oh-so-tight

Am Em F

Show me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Verse 2

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

Bridge

F C

Put your head on my shoulder

F C

You need someone who’s older

F C

A rub down with a velvet glove

Dm G C G

There is this thing called love

Verse 3

C G

Put your head on my shoulder

Am Em F

Whisper in my ear, ba-by

C G

Words I want to hear

Am Em F

Tell me, tell me that you love me too

Chorus

C G

Put your lips next to mine, dear

Am Em F

Won’t you kiss me once, ba-by?

C G

Just a kiss good-night, maybe

Am Em F

You and I will fall in love

G C

People say that love’s a game

G C

A game you just can’t win

G

If there’s a way

C G

I’ll find it some day

Am Em F

And then this fool will rush in

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.