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Put Your Records On Chords

Corinne Bailey Rae Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Guitar

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Ukulele

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Piano

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Banjo

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Mandolin

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

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Emtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

Put Your Records On Chords – Harmonica

Corinne Bailey Rae’s uplifting neo-soul anthem about self-acceptance and carefree joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk-Pop Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s breezy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Three little birds sat on my window

G C

And they told me I don’t need to worry

G C

Summer came like cinnamon, so sweet

G C

Little girls double-dutch on the concrete

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Verse 2

G C

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C

Blue as the sky, sunburnt and loud

G C

Talking and laughing under a ceiling fan

G C

In your eyes I see the sunlight

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Bridge

G C

Oh, you’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

G C G C

Tied up with a ribbon, ribbon, ribbon

G C G

You’re gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow

Chorus

G C

Maybe sometimes we’ve got it wrong, but it’s alright

G C

The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same

G

Oh, don’t you hesitate

D C

Girl, put your records on, tell me your favorite song

G C

You go ahead, let your hair down

D C

Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Outro

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

G C

Just go ahead, let your hair down

Practice tip: Master the G to C transition, as it’s the most common change in this song; keep your third finger anchored on the first string for both chords.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Put Your Records On"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "Put Your Records On" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Put Your Records On" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Put Your Records On"?

It was written by Corinne Bailey Rae, John Beck, Steve Chrisanthou, and released in 2006.