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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E · F#m
To Love Somebody Chords – Harmonica
The Bee Gees’ soulful ballad about unrequited love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to let the emotion of the lyrics come through.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m
Verse 2
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m
Chorus
D – A
D – E
D – A
F#m – E
Verse 3
A – E
F#m – D
A
E – F#m
D
Chorus
D – A
D – E
D – A
F#m – E
Bridge
A – E
F#m – D
Chorus
D – A
D – E
D – A
F#m – E
Outro
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – E
A
F#m – E
Practice tip: The chord progression A – E – F#m – D is the heart of this song; get comfortable moving between these shapes before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "To Love Somebody"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and F#m.
Is "To Love Somebody" 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 "To Love Somebody" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "To Love Somebody"?
It was written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, and released in 1967.