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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Ab · Fm · G · Eb · Bb
Skyfall Chords – Harmonica
Adele’s powerful and dramatic theme song for the James Bond film of the same name. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Dramatic Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match Adele’s original key of Eb, but play the chord shapes as written for the key of C.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – Am – F
G – C
Am – F
G – C
Am – F
G – C
Am – F
G – C
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F – C – G – Am (×2)
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – Am – F
G – C – Am
F – G – C
Am – F – G
C – Am
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F – C – G – Am (×2)
F – C – G
Bridge
F
C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
Chorus
F
C
G – Am
F
C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F – C – G – Am (×2)
F – C – G
Outro
C
Am – F
G
C – Am
F
G – C
Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
C
Practice tip: Master the Am-F-G-C progression slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the core of the song’s emotional movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Skyfall"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Cm, Ab, Fm, G, Eb and Bb.
Is "Skyfall" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Skyfall" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Skyfall"?
It was written by Adele, Paul Epworth, and released in 2012.