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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · D
You Wreck Me Chords – Harmonica
Tom Petty’s driving rock anthem about passionate, all-consuming love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the C, G, D, and Am shapes listed to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
Chorus
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
Verse 2
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
Chorus
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
Bridge
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
Verse 3
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
C – G
D – Am
Chorus
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
Chorus / Outro
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am
C – G – D
Am (×3)
Practice tip: Master the four-chord progression (C, G, D, Am) before adding the lyrics, then focus on the steady, percussive strum to capture the song’s energy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You Wreck Me"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and D.
Is "You Wreck Me" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You Wreck Me" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "You Wreck Me"?
It was written by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and released in 1994.