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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
Skinny Love Chords – Harmonica
Bon Iver’s haunting indie-folk ballad about a fragile, failing relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk 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 play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am
F – C
G
F – C – G
C – G – Am
F – C
G
F – C – G
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Verse 2
C – G – Am
F – C
G
F – C – G
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Outro
C – G
Am
F
Practice tip: The strumming pattern is consistent throughout; focus on the steady rhythm and the emotional delivery of the lyrics, letting the chords ring out clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Skinny Love"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.
Is "Skinny Love" 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 "Skinny Love" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Skinny Love"?
It was written by Justin Vernon, and released in 2007.