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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
The One That Got Away Chords – Harmonica
Katy Perry’s nostalgic pop hit about a lost teenage romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
C
G
C
Chorus
G
C
G
C
G
Verse 2
G
C
G
C
G
C
Chorus
G
C
G
C
G
Bridge
C
G
C
G
Chorus
G
C
G
C
G
C
G
Practice tip: The chord progression G – C repeats often; practice switching between these two chords cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The One That Got Away"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "The One That Got Away" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The One That Got Away" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "The One That Got Away"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and released in 2011.