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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · Em
The Night We Met Chords – Harmonica
Lord Huron’s haunting indie-folk ballad about lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A minor.
Fingerpick Pattern (6/8 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 6/8 time — think of it as a slow waltz with two groups of three. Let it feel ghostly and delicate.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – C
G
Am – C – G
Em – Am
Verse 2
Am – C
G
Am – C
G
Chorus
Em – Am – C
G
Em – Am – C
G
Verse 3
Am – C
G
Am – C
G – Em
Verse 4
Am – C
G
Am – C
G – Em
Chorus
Em – Am – C
G
Em – Am – C
G
Outro
Am – C – G
Am – C – G – Am
Practice tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret for the recorded key. The Am-C-G-Em progression repeats throughout — focus on keeping the rhythm hypnotic and even.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Night We Met"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and Em.
Is "The Night We Met" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Night We Met" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "The Night We Met"?
It was written by Ben Schneider, and released in 2015.