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Key: E major•
Intro 1
A
A

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E
E

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A
A

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E
E

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A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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A/E
A/E

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C/G
C/G

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Verse 1
D/A
D/A
2

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Bm6
Bm6
6

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I may not always love you
F#m
F#m
2

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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D#m7b5
D#m7b5

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But long as there are stars above you
E/B
E/B

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Cdim7
Cdim7
2

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You never need to doubt it
E/B
E/B

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Bbm7b5
Bbm7b5

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I'll make you so sure about it
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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God only knows
F#m7
F#m7
2

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E
E

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G
G

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what I'd be without you
Verse 2
D/A
D/A
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Bm6
Bm6
6

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If you should ever leave me
F#m
F#m
2

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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D#m7b5
D#m7b5

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Though life would still go on, believe me
E/B
E/B

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Cdim7
Cdim7
2

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The world could show nothing to me
E/B
E/B

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Bbm7b5
Bbm7b5

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So what good would living do me?
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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God only knows what I'd be without you
A/E
A/E

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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G
G

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A/E
A/E

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F#m7
F#m7
2

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G
G

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Interlude 1
G/D
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Em6
Em6

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Bm
Bm
2

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Bm7
Bm7
2

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G#m7b5
G#m7b5
3

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A/E
A/E

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Fdim7
Fdim7
3

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A/E
A/E

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Ebm7b5
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D
D

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A/C#
A/C#
2

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Bm7
Bm7
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God only knows what I'd be without you
Verse 3
D/A
D/A
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Bm6
Bm6
6

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If you should ever leave me
F#m
F#m
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F#m7
F#m7
2

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D#m7b5
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Though life would still go on, believe me
E/B
E/B

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Cdim7
Cdim7
2

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The world could show nothing to me
E/B
E/B

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Bbm7b5
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So what good would living do me?
A
A

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E/G#
E/G#
2

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God only knows
F#m7
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E/G#
E/G#
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what I'd be without you
A
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E/G#
E/G#
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God only knows
F#m7
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what I'd be without...
E/G#
E/G#
2

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God only knows
A
A

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what I'd be without..
E/G#
E/G#
2

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God only knows
F#m7
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what I'd be without...
E/G#
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God only knows...
[Repeat and fade]

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • E

  • E/G#

    2

  • F#m7

    2

  • A/E

  • C/G

  • D/A

    2

  • Bm6

    6

  • F#m

    2

  • D#m7b5

  • E/B

  • Cdim7

    2

  • Bbm7b5

  • G

  • G/D

  • Em6

  • Bm

    2

  • Bm7

    2

  • G#m7b5

    3

  • Fdim7

    3

  • Ebm7b5

  • D

  • A/C#

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of God Only Knows by The Beach Boys is E major.

The primary chords used in God Only Knows are A, E, F#m, C/G, D, Bm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, E, F#m, C/G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of God Only Knows is approximately 117 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of God Only Knows using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for God Only Knows. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Beach Boys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add God Only Knows to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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