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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · B · F#m · A · D
With a Little Help from My Friends Chords – Harmonica
A classic Beatles song about friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a steady, mid-tempo feel; focus on keeping your downstrokes strong.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E
B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
Verse 2
E – A
E – B
E – A
E
B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
Bridge
A
E
A
E
Verse 3
E – A
E – B
E – A
E
B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
Outro
E – A
E – B
E
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-B is the core of this song. Practice switching between E and A, and E and B, until you can do it without pausing the strum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "With a Little Help from My Friends"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, B, F#m, A and D.
Is "With a Little Help from My Friends" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "With a Little Help from My Friends" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "With a Little Help from My Friends"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1967.