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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Harmonica
The Beach Boys’ classic song about young love and dreaming of the future. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Pop Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G shapes to sound in the key of A, or play the A chords as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
F#m
D
E – A
Verse 2
A – E
F#m
D – E
A
E – F#m
D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m – E
A
Bridge
D – A – E – F#m
D – A – E
F#m
D – E
Chorus
A – E
F#m
E
A
E
Verse 3 / Outro
A
E
F#m
D
E
A
Practice tip: The chord progression A – E – F#m – D is used throughout; practice switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wouldn’t It Be Nice"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, F#m, D and B.
Is "Wouldn’t It Be Nice" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wouldn’t It Be Nice" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Wouldn’t It Be Nice"?
It was written by Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, Mike Love, and released in 1966.