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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Risk Chords – Harmonica
A poignant song by Gracie Abrams about the vulnerability of opening up to someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am – F
C – G – Am – F – C
G – Am – F – C
G – Am – F – C – G
Chorus
F – C – G (×2)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – G – Am – F
C – G – Am – F – C
G – Am – F – C
G – Am – F – C – G
Chorus
F – C – G (×2)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Bridge
Am – F – C
G – F – C
Am – F – C
G – F – C
Chorus
F – C – G (×2)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G (×3)
F – C – G – Am
F – C – G
Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Risk"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Risk" 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 "Risk" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Risk"?
It was written by Gracie Abrams, Aaron Dessner, and released in 2024.