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You’ll Be Back Chords

Jonathan Groff Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Guitar

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Ukulele

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Piano

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Banjo

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Mandolin

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C · Am

You’ll Be Back Chords – Harmonica

Jonathan Groff’s charismatic and threatening love song from “Hamilton.” Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

You say the price of my love’s not a price that you’re willing to pay

G C

You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by

G C

Why so sad? Remember we made an arrangement when you went away

G

Now you’re making me mad

C G

Remember, despite our estrangement, I’m your man

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Verse 2

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G C

Da da dat dat da ya da da

G C

Da da da dat da dat da da da da ya da

G

Da da dat dat da

C

You say our love is draining and you can’t go on

G C

You’ll be the one complainin’ when I am gone

G

And no, don’t change the subject

C

‘Cause you’re my favorite subject

G

My sweet, submissive subject

C

My loyal, royal subject

G

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Bridge

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

G C

Ever and ever and ever and ever and ever…

Chorus

C G D

You’ll be back, soon you’ll see

C G D

You’ll remember you belong to me

G D

You’ll be back, time will tell

C G

You’ll remember that I served you well

D

Oceans rise, empires fall

G

We have seen each other through it all

D

And when push comes to shove

C G

I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love!

Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum. The “Da da da” section is a great place to practice keeping the waltz rhythm steady.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’ll Be Back"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em, C and Am.

Is "You’ll Be Back" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’ll Be Back" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You’ll Be Back"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.