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Under the Sea Chords

Samuel E. Wright Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Guitar

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Ukulele

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Piano

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Banjo

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Mandolin

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · F · G · Am

Under the Sea Chords – Harmonica

Samuel E. Wright’s lively calypso number from Disney’s *The Little Mermaid* about the joys of ocean life. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Chords used: C, F, G, Am · Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner

Calypso Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the strumming light and bouncy to match the Caribbean feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Intro/Verse 1

C

G

F

G

C

G

F

G

Chorus

F

G

C

Am

F

G – C

Am – F

G

C

F – G

Verse 2

C

G

F

G

C

G

F

G

Chorus

F

G

C

Am

F

G – C

Am – F

G

C

F – G

C

F – G

C – Am

F – G – C

F – G

C – Am

F – G

C – Am

F – G – C

F – G

C

F – G

Verse 3

C

G

F

G

C

G

F

G

C

Chorus

F

G

C

Am

F – G

C

F – G

C – Am

F – G – C

F – G

C – Am

F – G

C – Am

F – G – C

F – G

C

F – G

F – G – C – F – G – C

Practice tip: Master the simple C, F, G, and Am chords first, then focus on the quick changes during the fast-paced instrumental section of the chorus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Under the Sea"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, F, G and Am.

Is "Under the Sea" 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 Sea" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Under the Sea"?

It was written by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and released in 1989.