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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
Something Stupid Chords – Harmonica
Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra’s classic duet about the fear of ruining romance by speaking too soon. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Swing Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to match the song’s gentle swing feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – F – C
G – F
C – F – C
G – F (×2)
C – G
F – G – C (×2)
Chorus
F – C (×4)
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – F – C
G – F
C – F
C – G
F – C – G
F – G
F – G – C (×2)
Chorus
F – C (×4)
F – C – G
Bridge
F – C (×2)
Verse 3
C – F – G – C
F – G – C
Practice tip: Practice the chord progression C, F, and G separately until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Something Stupid"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G and F.
Is "Something Stupid" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Something Stupid" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Something Stupid"?
It was written by Carson Parks, and released in 1967.