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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Harmonica
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Range
Varies by singer
Chords
C · G · Am · F
What Was I Made For? Chords – Vocal
Billie Eilish’s tender ballad from the Barbie movie is a stripped-back, emotional piece that uses simple chords to convey deep vulnerability and existential questioning.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What Was I Made For?"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "What Was I Made For?" 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 "What Was I Made For?" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "What Was I Made For?"?
It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2023.