Sep292019

Diplo – Lonely Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

ChordsEm F C G

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This is the chords of Lonely by Diplo on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
Em F C G
Em F C G

[Verse 1]
Em F C G
Wanna ride with you till the wheels fall off
Em F C G
Until we’re running out of road
Em F C G
Wanna dance with you, till the music stops
Em F C G
Until we got no place to go

[Pre-Chorus]
Em F
Everybody needs a place to hide
C G
This don’t have to be a bumpy ride
Em F
I think we should be alone tonight
C G
Because we don’t have to be lonely

[Chorus]
Em F
Everybody needs some company
C G
Let’s talk about it over one more drink
Em F
I think you should be alone with me
Because we don’t have to be lonely

[Post-Chorus]
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely, lonely
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely Don’t have to be lonely

[Verse 2]
Em F C G
Wanna ride with you till the world stands still
Em F C G
Like there’s no one else but us
Em F C G
Wanna dance with you until we can’t stand up
Em F C G
Until we both give into love

[Chorus]
Em F
Everybody needs some company
C G
Let’s talk about it over one more drink
Em F
I think you should be alone with me
N.C.
Because we don’t have to be lonely

[Post-Chorus]
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely, lonely
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely
Em F C G
Don’t have to be lonely Don’t have to be lonely

[Outro]
Em F C G
Wanna ride with you till the wheels fall off
Em F C G
Until we’re running out of road

How to play Lonely: key, chords and progression

Lonely by Diplo sits in C major (no sharps or flats), and you need 4 chords to play it: Em, F, C and G.

The backbone of the song is Em – F – C – G (iii – IV – I – V in C major). In solfa, that is mi – fah – doh – soh. Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Good to know: on guitar, F needs a barre or movable shape. Take the change into it slowly at first; piano and ukulele players have it easier.