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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · Em · D · E · F#m
Strawberry Fields Forever Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ psychedelic classic exploring memory and perception. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as written for the original key, or play without a capo for a lower, darker sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E – F#m
D – E – A
A – E
Chorus
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m – D
E – A
Verse 2
A – E – F#m
D – E – A
A – E
Chorus
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m – D
E – A
Bridge
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m – D
E
Chorus
F#m – C#m
D – E
F#m – C#m – D
E – A
Outro
A – E – F#m
D – E – A
A – E (×3)
Practice tip: Master the F#m to C#m change in the chorus; it’s central to the song’s melancholic mood. Practice the outro’s descending chord pattern slowly to capture its hypnotic fade-out feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Strawberry Fields Forever"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: A, Em, D, E and F#m.
Is "Strawberry Fields Forever" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Strawberry Fields Forever" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Strawberry Fields Forever"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1967.