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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Such Great Heights Chords – Harmonica
The Postal Service’s iconic indie-electronic song about love and connection from a distance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – F – C – G – C – F (×2)
Chorus
F – C
G – F
C – G – F – C
G – F – C – G – F – C
Verse 2
C – F – C – G – C
F – C – G – C – F
Chorus
F – C
G – F
C – G – F – C
G – F – C – G – F – C
Bridge
F – C – G – F – C – G – F
Chorus
F – C
G – F
C – G – F – C
G – F – C – G – F – C
Outro
C – F – C – G – C
F – C – G – C – F
C – F – C – G – C
F – C – G – C – F
Practice tip: The chords C, F, and G are the only ones used. Master switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Such Great Heights"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Such Great Heights" 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 "Such Great Heights" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Such Great Heights"?
It was written by Benjamin Gibbard, Jimmy Tamborello, and released in 2003.