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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Ruin the Friendship Chords – Harmonica
Demi Lovato’s sultry pop track about risking a platonic relationship for romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the song’s intimate feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
Verse 3
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
Bridge
Am
F
G
Am
F
G
Chorus
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
F – G
C
Practice tip: Master the simple four-chord progression (C, Am, F, G) before adding the strum pattern, then focus on singing along with the smooth, confident vocal melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ruin the Friendship"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Ruin the Friendship" 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 "Ruin the Friendship" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Ruin the Friendship"?
It was written by Demi Lovato, Mitch Allan, John Ho, and released in 2017.