Fadd9
Cadd9
F
G
C
D
Bm
Em
Am
Dm7
A Hard Day's Night
The Beatles
The Beatles’ "A Hard Day’s Night" is known for its energetic opening chord and driving rhythm. The original features a jangly electric 12-string sound, but it works well on acoustic or standard electric guitar.
Chords & Transitions
The song uses a mix of open and barre chords: Gadd, Cadd9, F, G, C, D, Bm, Em, Am, D7sus4, Dm7.
If you’re a beginner, focus first on G, C, D, Em, and Am, as Gadd and Cadd9 are similar to standard G and C but with added notes (simply keep your ring and pinky on the B and high E strings, third fret).
For F, you can use the easier “mini” F (xx3211) if a full barre is too hard.
Bm is a barre chord (x24432); try playing just the top four strings (xx4432) if full barre is tough.
Strumming Pattern
Use a steady, driving strum: D DU UDU (Down, Down-Up, Up-Down-Up).
Keep your strum crisp and energetic, matching the upbeat feel of the song.
Techniques & Tips
- Practice the intro Fadd9 chord for the iconic opening.
- Transition smoothly between Gadd and Cadd9 by moving just two fingers.
- For the bridge (Bm, Em, Am, D), slow down and focus on clean chord changes.
- End on D7sus4 and Dm7 for the outro, letting them ring.
Practice slowly, then build up speed. Have fun with the classic Beatles groove!
Intro
Fadd9
Verse 1It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, and I've been workF ing, like aG dog.
It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, I should be sleeF ping, like aG log.
But when IC get home to you, I find theD things that you do, will make meG feelC allG right.
Verse 2You know IGadd work,Cadd9 all,Gadd day, to get you monF ey, to buy youG things.
And it'sGadd worth it just toCadd9 hear youGadd say, you're gonna giveF me, everyG thing.
So why onC earth should I moan, 'cause when ID get you alone, you know IG feelC oG kay.
BridgeWhen I'mBm home,Em everything seems to beBm right.
When I'mG home,Em feeling you holding meAm tight,D tight yeah.
Verse 3It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, and I've been workF ing, like aG dog.
It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, I should be sleepF ing, like aG log.
But when IC get home to you, I find theD things that you do, will make meG feelC allG right. Owwww.
InstrumentalG C G F G
G C G F G
Verse 4So why onC earth should I moan, 'cause when ID get you alone, you know IG feelC oG kay.
BridgeWhen I'mBm home,Em everything seems to beBm right.
When I'mG home,Em feeling you holding meAm tight,D tight yeah.
Verse 5It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, and I've been workF ing, like aG dog.
It's been aGadd hard,Cadd9 day's,Gadd night, I should be sleepF ing, like aG log.
But when IC get home to you, I find theD things that you do, will make meG feelC allG right.
OutroYou know I feelC allG right. You know IGadd feelCadd9 alGadd right.D7sus4 Dm7 D7sus4 Dm7
D7sus4 Dm7