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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Without You Chords – Harmonica
Harry Nilsson’s iconic ballad about the despair of lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum gently and let the chords ring out to match the song’s emotional feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
F – C (×2)
F
Chorus
F
C
G – F
C – G
F
Verse 2
C
G
F
C
Chorus
F
C
G – F
C – G
F
Verse 3
C
G
F
C
Bridge
F
C
G
F
Chorus
F
C
G – F
C – G
F
Outro
C
G
F
C
Practice tip: Master the F chord first, as it’s the only barre chord in this arrangement; practice switching smoothly between C, G, and F.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Without You"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.
Is "Without You" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Without You" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Without You"?
It was written by Pete Ham, Tom Evans, and released in 1971.