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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Uptown Girl Chords – Harmonica
Billy Joel’s classic pop song about a working-class man’s infatuation with a sophisticated woman from the other side of town. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, upbeat rhythm to match the song’s energy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
Chorus
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Verse 2
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
Chorus
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Bridge
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
Chorus
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
Practice tip: Practice the C, G, and F chord changes slowly before speeding up to the song’s tempo; the F chord can be tricky for beginners, so focus on getting a clean sound with your first finger barring the first two strings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Uptown Girl"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Uptown Girl" 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 "Uptown Girl" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Uptown Girl"?
It was written by Billy Joel, and released in 1983.