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Beach Baby

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Standard Tuning
 C=    332010
 F=    133210
 Em= 022010
 Am= X02210
Am/G = 3X2210 (just play an Am, with your pinky on the G)
 D/F#= 2X0230
Strumming pattern (strum with hand, no pick)- 1 strum down on the bass note with 
thumb, 2 strums down on the chord 1 strum back up...repeat -again, listen to the song
Letter with a dash (ex. C-) means play chord an extra measure, you'll
[Intro]
 C-   FEm-
 C-Em-  Am   F  C-  
Em-  Am   Am/G  C  
                          C-          FEm-
when you're out, tell your lucky one
                   C-Em-            Am                F  C-  
to know that you'll leave, don't you lock when you're fleeing
Em-                      Am  Am/G  
I'd like not to hear keys
                    C-             FEm-
only hold till your coffee warms,
C-                   Em-
but don't hurry and speed
       Am          F        C-Em-                     Am  Am/G  
once a time put a tongue, in your ear on the beach
                          F-    Am   Am/GD/F#-    FEm---
and you clutched clicking heels
 C-   FEm-
 C-Em-  Am   F  C-  
Em-  Am   Am/G   F   Am   Am/G   D/F#   FEm- 
C- F Em-...fade out...

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

Bon Iver began as the solo project of singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, who often recorded in isolation, crafting a distinctive indie folk sound that eventually grew into a full band. This song, appearing on the "Miscellaneous" release, is part of the broader musical landscape created by an artist known for evocative and often introspective work. Playing "Beach Baby" can feel like stepping into a personal, reflective space.

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Beach Baby

by Bon Iver

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/F#

C-

Am/G

F-

Standard Tuning

= 332010

= 133210

= 022010

= X02210

Am/G = 3X2210 (just play an Am, with your pinky on the G)

D/F#

= 2X0230

Strumming pattern (strum with hand, no pick)- 1 strum down on the bass note with

thumb, 2 strums down on the chord 1 strum back up...repeat -again, listen to the song

Letter with a dash (ex. C-) means play chord an extra measure, you'll

[Intro]

C- F

Em-

C- Am F C-

Em-

Am Am/G C

Em-

C- F

Em-

when you're out, tell your lucky one

C- Am F C-

Em-

to know that you'll leave, don't you lock when you're fleeing

Am Am/G

Em-

I'd like not to hear keys

C- F

Em-

only hold till your coffee warms,

C- Em-

but don't hurry and speed

Am F C- Am Am/G

Em-

once a time put a tongue, in your ear on the beach

F- Am Am/G F

D/F#- Em---

and you clutched clicking heels

C- F

Em-

C- Am F C-

Em-

Am Am/G F Am Am/G D/F# F

Em- Em-

C- F Em-...fade out...

About Beach Baby Chords by Bon Iver

Learn how to play Beach Baby by Bon Iver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Beach Baby chords”, “Beach Baby guitar chords”, or “Bon Iver Beach Baby chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Beach Baby chords and for experienced players who want accurate Beach Baby lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Em, Am, Am/G, G.

FAQ — Beach Baby by Bon Iver

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Is "Beach Baby" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Beach Baby" in?

The chords for "Beach Baby" show the original chord names (including C, F, Em, Am, Am/G, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.