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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
The Greatest Chords – Harmonica
Lana Del Rey’s nostalgic ballad reflecting on cultural change and personal loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Verse 3
C
G
Am
F
Verse 4
C
G
Am
F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Bridge
Am – F – C
G – Am – F – C (×3)
G – Am – F
C
G – Am – F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Outro
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
Practice tip: The chords C, G, Am, and F are all closely related and share finger positions, so practice switching between them slowly to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Greatest"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "The Greatest" 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 "The Greatest" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "The Greatest"?
It was written by Lana Del Rey, Jack Antonoff, and released in 2019.