The Beach BoysBeginnerKey of A5 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Guitar
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.
Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Ukulele
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.
Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Piano
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.
Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Banjo
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.
Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · E · F#m · D · B
Wouldn’t It Be Nice Chords – Mandolin
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.
Atap to play
Etap to play
F#mtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older
F#m
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
D
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
EA
In the kind of world where we belong
Verse 2
AE
You know it’s gonna make it that much better
F#m
When we can say goodnight and stay together
DE
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
A
In the morning when the day is new
EF#m
And after having spent the day together
DE
Hold each other close the whole night through
Chorus
AE
Happy times together we’d be spending
F#mE
I wish that every kiss was neverending
A
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Bridge
DAEF#m
Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray it might come true
DAE
Baby then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
F#m
We could be married
DE
And then we’d be happy
Chorus
AE
Wouldn’t it be nice you know it seems
F#m
The more we talk about it
E
It only makes it worse to live without it
A
But let’s talk about it
E
Oh wouldn’t it be nice
Verse 3 / Outro
A
Good night my baby
E
Sleep tight my baby
F#m
Wouldn’t it be nice
D
Wouldn’t it be nice
E
Wouldn’t it be nice
A
Nice, nice, nice
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.