What Was I Made For? Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Ukulele

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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Piano

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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Banjo

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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Mandolin

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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F

What Was I Made For? Chords – Harmonica

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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.

Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
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)
1234

Tip: Play this extremely gently. Fingerpick or lightly strum. Let silences breathe between phrases. The beauty is in the space between the notes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G
I used to float, now I just fall down
Am F
I used to know but I’m not sure now
C G
What I was made for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

Chorus

 
C G
Think I forgot how to be happy
Am F
Something I’m not, but something I can be
C G
Something I wait for
Am F
Something I’m made for
 

Verse 2

 
C G
Takin’ a drive, I was an ideal
Am F
Looked so alive, turns out I’m not real
C G
Just something you paid for
Am F
What was I made for?
 

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.