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The Beatles Intermediate Key of C 9 Chords 2 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Guitar

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Ukulele

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Piano

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Banjo

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Mandolin

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Harmonica

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Violin

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.

Ctap to play

Cmaj7tap to play

C7tap to play

Ftap to play

D7tap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

E7tap to play

Atap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

C · Cmaj7 · C7 · F · D7 · G · Am · E7 · A

Something Chords – Vocal

George Harrison’s love song is widely regarded as one of the greatest Beatles tracks. The flowing melody and jazz-influenced chord changes make it a rewarding piece to learn.

Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Pay attention to the descending bass line in the intro — C, Cmaj7, C7. Let each chord ring out before transitioning smoothly.

How to play

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Master the intro progression

The iconic intro uses C → Cmaj7 → C7 → F. The descending chromatic bass note (C, B, Bb) gives it that beautiful falling quality.

2

Learn the verse chords

The verse moves through C-Cmaj7-C7-F, then to D7 → G. Let each chord breathe.

3

Bridge section

The bridge shifts to A and introduces E7. This key change lifts the song emotionally.

4

Put it all together

Return to the verse pattern after the bridge. The song’s beauty is in the smooth transitions between chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C Cmaj7 C7

Something in the way she moves

F D7 G

Attracts me like no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in the way she woos me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Verse 2

C Cmaj7 C7

Somewhere in her smile she knows

F D7 G

That I don’t need no other lover

Am Am E7

Something in her style that shows me

Chorus

Am Am

I don’t want to leave her now

D7 F G

You know I believe and how

Practice tip: Work on the C → Cmaj7 → C7 transition first. Just move your pinky finger to create each variation. Once this feels natural, the rest of the song flows easily.