Lily Allen – Three Chord Progression on Piano, Ukulele

Lily Allen – Three Chord Progression on Piano, Ukulele

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This is the chord progression of Three by Lily Allen on Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Keyboard.

[Intro]
G Dm C Dm

[Verse 1]
G                      Dm                   C                                 Dm
You saying you’re going but you don’t say how long for
G                 Dm                 C         Dm
You say it’s work, but I’m not sure
G                 Dm                                 C                 Dm
You say you love me, then you walk right out the door
C                                 D
I’m left here wanting more
G                 Dm                 C                                 Dm
Of course there’s lots of things I could be getting on with
G                 Dm                 C        Dm
I’m never short of things to do
G                                 F                                 C                 F
This afternoon I made a papier mach fish, mum
C D
I made it just for you

[Chorus]
C                                                 D
Please don’t go, stay here with me
G
It’s not my fault
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G                 C
I’m only three
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G
I’m only three

[Verse 2]
G                 Dm                 C                 Dm
My social calendar is busier than yours
G                 Dm                 C                 Dm
I’ve been out making lots of friends
G                     Dm                                 C                    Dm
You can’t play with us, ‘cos you’re always off on tour
C                                                 D
One day I hope you’ll meet them

[Chorus]
C                                                 D
Please don’t go, stay here with me
G
It’s not my fault
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G                 C
I’m only three
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G
I’m only three

[Bridge]
F
When things feel black and white
Em                                 G
We’ll do some coloring in
D
When you want to play
F
When you want to play with me
F
When things feel black and white
Em                                 G
We’ll do some coloring in
D
When you want to play
F
When you want to play with me

[Chorus]
C                                                 D
Please don’t go, stay here with me
G
It’s not my fault
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G                 C
I’m only three
C
I’m only three
D
I’m only three
G
I’m only three

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How to play Three: key, chords and progression

To play Three by Lily Allen, think in C major (no sharps or flats). It takes 6 chords: G, Dm, C, D, F and Em.

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

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Three chords: questions

What key is Three in?

Three by Lily Allen is in the key of C major (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Three?

Three uses 6 chords: G, Dm, C, D, F, Em.

What is the chord progression of Three?

The main progression is G – Dm – C – Dm (V – ii – I – ii).

Is Three easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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