R&B, Pop

September Chords

Earth Wind & Fire Intermediate Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Guitar

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Ukulele

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Piano

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Banjo

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Mandolin

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · F · C

September Chords – Harmonica

Earth, Wind & Fire’s timeless funk-pop anthem celebrating love and nostalgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

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

Funk Groove (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to create a tight, percussive “chuck” sound on the upstrokes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

C – G – F

G – C – G

F – G – C

Chorus

F – G

Em – Am – F – G

C – G

F – G – C – G

Verse 2

C – G – F – G

C – G – F

G – C – G – F

G

Chorus

F – G

Em – Am – F – G

C – G

F – G – C – G

Bridge

F – G – Em – Am – F

G – C – G – F

G – C

Verse 3

C – G – F – G (×3)

F – G – C

G

Chorus

F – G

Em – Am – F – G

C – G

F – G – C – G

Chorus (Outro)

F – G

Em – Am – F – G

C – G

F – G – C – G

C

G

F – G

F – G – C (×3)

Practice tip: Isolate the F to G transition, as it’s central to the groove; practice switching between them on the beat without breaking the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "September"?

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

Is "September" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "September" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "September"?

It was written by Maurice White, Al McKay, Allee Willis, and released in 1978.