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Photograph Chords

Here are the chords for “Photograph” by Nickelback — in the key of D (D, A, C and G). 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:DACGG#m

Chords for Photograph

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
D
3
90
DLook at this photoAgraph
 Every time I do it makes me Claugh
 How did our eyes get so Gred
 And what the hell is on Joey's Dhead
 This is where I grew Aup
 I think the present owner fixed it Cup
 I never knew we ever went withGout
 The second floor is hard for sneakin' Dout
 This is where I went to Aschool
 Most of the time had better things to Cdo
 Criminal record says I broke in Gtwice
 I must've done it half a dozen Dtimes
 I wonder if it's too Alate
 Should I go back and try to graduCate
 Life's better now than it was back Gthen
 If I was them I wouldn't let me G#min ooooooh oh god GI
 Every Dmemory of looking out the back door
 I got my Aphoto album spread out on my bedroom floor
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
 Every Dmemory of walking out the front door
 I found the Aphoto of the friend That I was looking for
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
D A C G
 We used to Dlisten to the Aradio
 And sing along with every song we Cknow
 We said someday we'd find out how if Gfeels
 To sing to more than just the steering Dwheel
DKim's the first girl I Akissed
 I was so nervous that I nearly Cmissed
 She's had a couple of kids since Gthen
 I haven't seen her since god knows Dwhen
 Every Dmemory of looking out the back door
 I got my Aphoto album spread out on my bedroom floor
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
 Every Dmemory of walking out the front door
 I found the Aphoto of the friend That I was looking for
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
G C D
DI miss the Atown
 I can't beClieve it
 So hard to Gstay
 Too hard to Dleave it
 If I could relive those Adays
 I know the one thing that would never Cchange
 Every Dmemory of looking out the back door
 I got my Aphoto album spread out on my bedroom floor
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
 Every Dmemory of walking out the front door
 I found the Aphoto of the friend That I was looking for
 It's Chard to say It's time to say it
GGoobye, Goobye
DLook at this photoAgraph
 Every time I do it makes me Claugh
 Every time I do it make me G 

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About Photograph

“Photograph” by Nickelback is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — D, A, C, G and G#m — with the progression centred on D, A and C. 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.

Photograph — FAQ

What key is “Photograph” in?

“Photograph” by Nickelback is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Photograph”?

“Photograph” uses 5 chords: D, A, C, G and G#m.

Is “Photograph” easy to play on guitar?

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

Who sings “Photograph”?

“Photograph” is performed by Nickelback.

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

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

What genre is “Photograph”?

“Photograph” is categorised as Pop.