Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Guitar
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Mandolin
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Semi Charmed Life Chords – Harmonica
Third Eye Blind’s upbeat 1997 alternative rock hit about the dark side of addiction and fleeting highs. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a capo on the 2nd fret to play in the key of D; these are the chord shapes you use with the capo on.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D – G – A
D – G
A – G
D – G (×2)
A – G
Chorus
D – G – A
D – G
A – G – D – G – A
D – G
A – G
Verse 2
D – G – D
G – A
D – G – A – G – D
G – A – G
D – G
A – G
D – G – A
Chorus
D – G – A
D – G
A – G – D – G – A
D – G
A – G
Bridge
D – G – A
D – G – A – G (×3)
D – G – A (×2)
G – D – G – A
G – D – G
Chorus
D – G – A
D – G
A – G – D – G – A
D – G
A – G
Outro
D – G – A – G (×2)
D – G
A – G
D – G
A – G
D – G
A – G
D – G
A – G
Practice tip: The verses are fast and wordy; practice speaking the lyrics in rhythm without the guitar first, then add the simple D-G-A-G chord progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Semi Charmed Life"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Semi Charmed Life" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Semi Charmed Life" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Semi Charmed Life"?
It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.