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Lana Del Rey Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G

The Greatest Chords – Guitar

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G

The Greatest Chords – Ukulele

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G

The Greatest Chords – Piano

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G

The Greatest Chords – Banjo

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G

The Greatest Chords – Mandolin

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I miss Long Beach and I miss you, babe

G

I miss dancing with you the most of all

Am

I miss the bar where the Beach Boys would go

F

Dennis’ last stop before Kokomo

Verse 2

C

Those nights were on fire, we couldn’t get higher

G

We didn’t know that we had it all

Am

But nobody warns you before the fall

F

And I’m wasted, don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Verse 3

C

I’m on the run with you, my sweet love

G

There’s nothing wrong contemplating God

Am

Under the chemtrails over the country club

F

Laying on the bed of this new hotel

Verse 4

C

I’m singing “Kumbaya” my Lord, “Kumbaya”

G

I guess this is the end, I’ll have to pretend

Am

I wish it was true, I wish you were here with me

F

I wish it was true, the way it used to be

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Bridge

Am F C

The live stream’s almost on

G Am F C

I’m nothing if not fun

G Am F C

Hawaii just missed a fireball

G Am F C

L.A. is in flames, it’s getting hot

G Am F

Kanye West is blond and gone

C

”Life on Mars” ain’t just a song

G Am F

Oh, the live stream’s almost on

Chorus

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and I had a ball

F

I guess that I’m burned out after all

C

I’m facing the greatest

G

The greatest loss of them all

Am

The culture is lit and if this is it

F

I had a ball

Outro

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

C

And I’m wasted

G

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

Am

And I’m wasted

F

Don’t leave, I just need a wake-up call

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.