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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · F · C · Em
You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away Chords – Harmonica
A folk-influenced song by The Beatles from the album “Help!” featuring introspective lyrics and a simple, acoustic arrangement. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch on the strings for a softer, more acoustic sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G
G – C
G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
Verse 2
G – C
G
G – C
G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
Bridge
Am – G – C
Am – G
C – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
Practice tip: The bridge uses a simple Am-G-C progression; practice switching from Am to G smoothly by keeping your first finger anchored on the first string.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, F, C and Em.
Is "You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away" 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’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1965.