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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Fm · G · Ab · Bb
Toxic Chords – Harmonica
Britney Spears’ iconic pop hit about a dangerously addictive love affair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Syncopated Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a palm mute on the verses and let the chords ring out on the chorus for dynamic contrast.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
F
C
G
F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Verse 2
Am
F
C
G
F
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Bridge
F – C
G
Am
F – C
G
Chorus
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F – C
G
Am – F
Outro
Am
F
C
G
Am – F
C
G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: Master the Am-F-C-G progression separately before adding the syncopated strum; the bridge uses the same chords in a different order, so practice that shift fluidly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Toxic"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Cm, Fm, G, Ab and Bb.
Is "Toxic" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Toxic" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Toxic"?
It was written by Cathy Dennis, Henrik Jonback, Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and released in 2003.