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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Stick Season Chords – Harmonica
Noah Kahan’s breakout hit uses four chords with a driving folk-pop feel. The fingerpicking pattern in the intro gives way to strumming.
Folk-Pop Drive (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Try fingerpicking the intro (C-G-Am-F pattern) before switching to full strumming on the first verse. Keep the rhythm driving and steady.
Song Details
Tempo, Tuning & Capo
Tempo: 118 BPM · Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) · Capo: Not required for this key-of-C version.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the four chords
The whole song runs on C, G, Am and F — all beginner-friendly open chords.
2
Fingerpick the intro
Pick the C-G-Am-F pattern gently before the full band comes in — it sets the folk mood.
3
Drive the strumming
Switch to the D-D-U-U-D-U pattern on the first verse and keep it steady and driving.
4
Build the chorus
Lean into fuller strums on the chorus — it is the emotional peak of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Stick Season"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Stick Season" 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 "Stick Season" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Stick Season"?
It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.