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Congratulations Chords

Here are the chords for “Congratulations” by Cliff Richard — in the key of G (G, A7, D7 and E7). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:GA7D7E7Am

Chords for Congratulations

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
3
90
 CongratuGlations and celeA7brations
 When I tell D7everyone that you're in love with Gme
 CongratuGlations and jubiA7lations
 I want the D7world to know I'm happy as can Gbe
 Who would D7believe that I could be happy and conGtented
 I used to D7think that happyness hadn't been inGvented
 But that was E7in the bad old days, before I Ammet you
 And when I A7let you walk into my D7heart
 CongratuGlations and celeA7brations
 When I tell D7everyone that you're in love with Gme
 CongratuGlations and jubiA7lations
 I want the D7world to know I'm happy as can Gbe
 I was D7afraid that maybe you thought you were Gabove me
 That I was D7only fooling myself to think you'd Glove me
 But then E7tonight you said you couldn?t live withAmout me
 That round A7about me you wanted to D7stay
 CongratuGlations and celeA7brations
 When I tell D7everyone that you're in love with Gme
 CongratuGlations and jubiA7lations
 I want the D7world to know I'm happy as can Gbe
 I want the A7world to know I'm D7happy as can Gbe

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About Congratulations

Cliff Richard's “Congratulations” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — G, A7, D7, E7 and Am — with the progression centred on G, A7 and D7. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Congratulations — FAQ

What key is “Congratulations” in?

“Congratulations” by Cliff Richard is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Congratulations”?

“Congratulations” uses 5 chords: G, A7, D7, E7 and Am.

Is “Congratulations” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Congratulations” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Congratulations”?

“Congratulations” is performed by Cliff Richard.

Is there a play-along video for “Congratulations”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Congratulations”?

“Congratulations” is categorised as Pop.