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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Sober to Death Chords – Harmonica
A melancholic indie rock song by Car Seat Headrest about anxiety and dependency. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Steady Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but play the C-shape chords shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am (×2)
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G – Am (×3)
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
F – C (×4)
Verse 3
C – G – Am (×3)
F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Outro
F – C (×8)
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between them slowly before adding the strum pattern to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sober to Death"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Sober to Death" 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 "Sober to Death" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Sober to Death"?
It was written by Will Toledo, and released in 2018.