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Round Here Chords

Counting Crows 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

Round Here Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Round Here Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Round Here Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Round Here Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Round Here Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

Round Here Chords – Harmonica

Counting Crows’ atmospheric and narrative-driven song about life and disconnection in a small town. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

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

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G

Am – Em

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – G

Verse 2

C – G

Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am – F – G

Chorus

C – G

Am – Em

F

C

G – Am

F – C

G

Am

F – G

Verse 3

C – G

Am – Em

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G

Chorus

C – G

Am – Em

F

C

G – Am

F – C

G

Am

F – G

Bridge

Am – Em

F – C

Am – Em

F

Am – Em

F – C

Am – Em

F – C – G

Verse 4 / Outro

C – G – Am

Em

F – C

G – Am – F

C – G – Am

F – C – G

Am – F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

G – Am

F – C

Practice tip: The chord progression C-G-Am-Em-F-C-G-Am-F-G is the core of the song; loop it slowly to build muscle memory before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Round Here"?

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

Is "Round Here" 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 "Round Here" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Round Here"?

It was written by Adam Duritz, David Bryson, Dan Vickrey, Matt Malley, and released in 1993.