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Rolling in the Deep Chords

Adele Beginner Key of A 5 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Guitar

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Ukulele

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Piano

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Banjo

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Mandolin

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Harmonica

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Key

A

Difficulty

Beginner

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

Am · Em · G · F · C

Rolling in the Deep Chords – Vocal

Adele’s powerful breakup anthem about scorned love and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

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

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to match the original recording in A.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

Verse 2

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

Chorus

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

Bridge

C – G

D – C

G – D

C

G

Chorus

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

G

D – C

G – D

C – G

Outro

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G

C

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying the full progression; the song’s energy comes from consistent, powerful strumming.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Rolling in the Deep"?

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

Is "Rolling in the Deep" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Rolling in the Deep" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Rolling in the Deep"?

It was written by Adele, Paul Epworth, and released in 2010.