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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
The Grudge Chords – Harmonica
Olivia Rodrigo’s raw ballad about holding onto resentment after a betrayal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (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 – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Verse 2
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G – Em
Am – F – G
F – G – Em
Am – F – G – C
Verse 3
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G – Em
Am – F – G
F – G – Em
Am – F – G – C
Bridge
Am – F – G (×4)
Chorus
F – G – Em
Am – F – G
F – G – Em
Am – F – G – C
Outro
C
Am – F
G
C
Am – F
G
Practice tip: The chord progression C, Am, F, G repeats often; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Grudge"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "The Grudge" 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 Grudge" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "The Grudge"?
It was written by Olivia Rodrigo, Dan Nigro, and released in 2023.