Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Guitar
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Ukulele
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Piano
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Banjo
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Mandolin
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Harmonica
Ebtap to play
Fmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Gmtap to play
Abtap to play
Cmtap to play
Key
Eb
Difficulty
Intermediate
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
Eb · Fm · Bb · Gm · Ab · Cm
Valerie Chords – Vocal
Amy Winehouse’s soulful cover of The Zutons’ original became the definitive version of this song.
Soul/Pop (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret and play C, Dm, G, Em, F, Am shapes for easier fingering.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Eb – Fm (×2)
Pre-Chorus
Bb – Gm
Ab – Bb
Chorus
Eb – Cm – Ab
Bb – Eb
Verse 2
Eb – Fm
Eb
Fm
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Valerie"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Eb, Fm, Bb, Gm, Ab and Cm.
Is "Valerie" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of Eb, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Valerie" in?
It is in the key of Eb.
Who wrote "Valerie"?
It was written by Dave McCabe, Sean Payne, Abigail Harding, Boyan Chowdhury, Russell Pritchard, and released in 2007.