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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C · Am
You’ll Be Back Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C · Am
You’ll Be Back Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C · Am
You’ll Be Back Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C · Am
You’ll Be Back Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C · Am
You’ll Be Back Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 time (waltz rhythm), so count “1, 2, 3” for each measure.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×3)
G
C – G
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
G – D
C – G
D
G
D
C – G
Verse 2
G – C (×3)
G
C
G – C
G
C
G
C
G
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
G – D
C – G
D
G
D
C – G
Bridge
G – C (×4)
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
G – D
C – G
D
G
D
C – G
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.