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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Stacy’s Mom Chords – Harmonica
Fountains of Wayne’s hit about a teenage crush on a friend’s attractive mother. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, upbeat rhythm to match the song’s playful energy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – C (×4)
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – C (×4)
Bridge
G – F (×2)
Verse 3
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – C (×4)
Outro
F – C (×4)
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (C, G, Am, F). Practice switching between them smoothly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Stacy’s Mom"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Stacy’s Mom" 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 "Stacy’s Mom" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Stacy’s Mom"?
It was written by Chris Collingwood, Adam Schlesinger, and released in 2003.