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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Harmonica
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Set Fire to the Rain Chords – Vocal
Adele’s powerful ballad about a tumultuous relationship and emotional release. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as written for the original key, or play without a capo for the key of A.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
F#m – D – A – E (×3)
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D – A
E – F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D – A
Verse 2
A – E
F#m – D – A – E (×2)
F#m – D – A
E – F#m – D
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D – A
Bridge
D – A
E – F#m
D – A
E – F#m – D
Chorus
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D
Outro
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D – A
Practice tip: Master the A, E, F#m, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, and pay close attention to the emotional dynamics of your strumming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Set Fire to the Rain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Set Fire to the Rain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Set Fire to the Rain" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Set Fire to the Rain"?
It was written by Adele, Fraser T Smith, and released in 2011.