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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Guitar
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Ukulele
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Piano
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Banjo
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Mandolin
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Key
B
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bm · A · E
Wicked Game Chords – Harmonica
Chris Isaak’s hauntingly beautiful rock ballad with shimmering guitar. Beginner difficulty in the key of Bm.
Chords used: Bm, A, E · Key: B · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Slow Tremolo Strum (6/8 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone with reverb and tremolo to capture the song’s signature sound. The picking pattern is slow and atmospheric.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro
Bm – A – E – E (×2)
Verse 1
Bm – A – E (×4)
Chorus
Bm – A
E
Bm – A
E
Bm – A – E (×2)
Verse 2
Bm – A – E (×4)
Chorus
Bm – A
E
Bm – A
E
Bm – A – E
Verse 3
Bm – A – E (×4)
Chorus
Bm – A
E
Bm – A
E
Bm – A – E (×3)
Practice tip: This song only uses three chords: Bm, A, and E. If Bm is hard as a barre chord, try playing it as an open Bm7 (x20202).
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wicked Game"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: Bm, A and E.
Is "Wicked Game" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wicked Game" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "Wicked Game"?
It was written by Chris Isaak, and released in 1989.