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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Under the Milky Way Chords – Harmonica
The Church’s atmospheric 1988 classic blending dream-pop and psychedelic rock. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Arpeggiated Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone and let the chords ring out for the spacious, ethereal feel.
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
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
G – C (×2)
Verse 3
C – Am
F – G
C – Am
F – G
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
G – C (×2)
Bridge
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
Chorus
F – G
Am – F
F – G
Am – F
G – C (×2)
Practice tip: Practice the chord progression C, Am, F, G slowly until it becomes fluid, as it forms the backbone of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Under the Milky Way"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Under the Milky Way" 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 "Under the Milky Way" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Under the Milky Way"?
It was written by Steve Kilbey, Karin Jansson, and released in 1988.