Folk, Pop

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords

Noah Kahan Beginner Key of C 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Guitar

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Ukulele

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Piano

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Banjo

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Mandolin

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.

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Gtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G

You’re Gonna Go Far Chords – Harmonica

Noah Kahan’s reflective folk-pop song about departure and potential. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of D, but these chords are written for open position in C.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C G

I’m leavin’ tomorrow at a quarter to five

Am F

Packin’ my suitcase, tryna feel alive

C G

I’m sellin’ my textbooks, I’m burnin’ my notes

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Verse 2

C G

I’m drivin’ through Georgia, the radio’s loud

Am F

Singin’ along with a nervous crowd

C G

I’m missin’ my mother, I’m missin’ my bed

Am F

But I’m chasin’ a future inside my head

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Bridge

F C

And I know the road gets long

G Am

And I know you’ll feel like you don’t belong

F C

But you’ll find your way through

G Am

Just like you always do

Chorus

C

And you’re gonna go far

G

You’re gonna fly high

Am F

You’re gonna be the star you always thought you could be

C

But don’t forget your hometown

G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Of the people who loved you when you were just a kid

Outro

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Tradin’ my roots for a life afloat

C

Quarter to five

G

Feelin’ alive

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

C G

Don’t forget the sound

Am F

Don’t forget the sound

Practice tip: The chord progression C, G, Am, F repeats throughout the song. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "You’re Gonna Go Far" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You’re Gonna Go Far" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "You’re Gonna Go Far"?

It was written by Noah Kahan, and released in 2022.