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When the Party’s Over Chords

Billie Eilish Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Guitar

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Ukulele

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

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Ftap to play

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Piano

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Banjo

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Mandolin

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

12345678

Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Harmonica

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Ctap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Range

Varies by singer

Chords

Am · F · C · G

When the Party’s Over Chords – Vocal

A haunting ballad by Billie Eilish about emotional withdrawal. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a gentle, consistent strum and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Don’t you know I’m no good for you?

Am

I’ve learned to lose you, can’t afford to

F

Tore my shirt to stop you bleedin’

G

But nothin’ ever stops you leavin’

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Verse 2

C

Don’t you know too much already?

Am

I’ll only hurt you if you let me

F

Call me friend but keep me closer (Call me back)

G

And I’ll call you when the party’s over

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Bridge

Am

But nothin’ is better sometimes

F

Once we’ve both said our goodbyes

C

Let’s just let it go

G

Let me let you go

Chorus

F C

Quiet when I’m coming home and I’m on my own

Am G

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

F C

I could lie, say I like it like that, like it like that

Practice tip: Master the simple C-Am-F-G progression before adding the vocal melody; it repeats throughout the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "When the Party’s Over"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.

Is "When the Party’s Over" 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 "When the Party’s Over" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "When the Party’s Over"?

It was written by Billie Eilish, Finneas O'Connell, and released in 2018.