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Yellow Submarine Chords

“Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles guitar chords: in the key of G with the chords G, D, C and Em. 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:GDCEmAmG6

Chords for Yellow Submarine

Key: GBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop
G
3
90
GIn the Dtown where CI was Gborn
EmLived a Amman who Csailed the Dsea.
GAnd he Dtold us Cof his Glife
EmIn the Amland of CsubmaDrines.
GSo we Dsailed up Cto the Gsun
EmTill we Amfound the Csea of Dgreen,
GAnd we Dlived beCneath the Gwaves
EmIn our Amyellow CsubmaDrine.
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.
GAnd our Dfriends are Call on Gboard,
EmMany Ammore of them Clive next Ddoor,
GAnd the Dband beCgins to Gplay: G6 Em 
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.
GAs we Dlive a Clife of Gease,
EmEvery Amone of us Chas all we Dneed.
GSky of Dblue and Csea of Ggreen
EmIn our Amyellow CsubmaDrine.
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.
GWe all live in a Dyellow submarine,
DYellow submarine, Gyellow submarine.

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About Yellow Submarine

The Beatles's “Yellow Submarine” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — G, D, C, Em, Am and G6 — with the progression centred on G, D 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.

Yellow Submarine — FAQ

What key is “Yellow Submarine” in?

“Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Yellow Submarine”?

“Yellow Submarine” uses 6 chords: G, D, C, Em, Am and G6.

Is “Yellow Submarine” easy to play on guitar?

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

Who sings “Yellow Submarine”?

“Yellow Submarine” is performed by The Beatles.

Is there a play-along video for “Yellow Submarine”?

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

What genre is “Yellow Submarine”?

“Yellow Submarine” is categorised as Pop.