Skinny Love Chords
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Chords for Skinny Love by Bon Iver. The checked core chords are Am, C, G, F.
How to play Skinny Love
C is the sounding key listed for this recording.
Difficulty: Easy — mostly open chords, with F as the one tricky shape.
Open C tuning, no capo. IMPORTANT: original recording is ~20 cents FLAT of A=440, so playing along at 440 sounds off. Spotify-derived sites say Em (likely algorithmic error).
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Frequently asked
What key is Skinny Love in?
Skinny Love by Bon Iver is in the key of C, at around 76 BPM.
What chords do I need for Skinny Love?
The checked core chords are Am, C, G, F.
Is Skinny Love good for beginners?
Easy. Mostly open chords, with F as the one tricky shape.