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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Unwritten Chords – Harmonica
Natasha Bedingfield’s uplifting anthem about embracing the future and living life to the fullest. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F – C – G – Am – F
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
C – G
Verse 2
F – C
G – Am – F
C – G – Am
F – C – G – Am – F
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
C – G
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am – F
Outro
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
F – C
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Practice tip: Master the F, C, G, and Am chord shapes first, then focus on the repetitive, flowing pattern of the chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Unwritten"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Unwritten" 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 "Unwritten" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Unwritten"?
It was written by Natasha Bedingfield, Danielle Brisebois, Wayne Rodrigues, and released in 2004.