The Beatles’ "All Together Now" is a simple, upbeat singalong first heard on their "Yellow Submarine" album. Its playful, repetitive structure and easy chords make it ideal for beginner guitarists.
Chords Used
You’ll need to know these open chords: G, D, D7, C, F#, and A7. If F# is difficult, you can play just the top three strings as a simplified version, or skip the intro for now.
Strumming Pattern
Keep it light and bouncy. Try a simple down-up, down-up pattern in a steady rhythm, especially for the verses and chorus. For example:
Down, down-up, down, down-up (repeat).
Emphasize the first down strum of each bar to match the song’s lively feel.
Chord Transitions
Practice moving between G, D, and D7 smoothly; these are the main chords throughout. For D7, keep your fingers close to the fretboard to change quickly from D. The bridge introduces C, which is another common open chord—take it slow at first to get the switch right.
Tips for Beginners
Focus on keeping your strumming hand relaxed. Hum or sing along to help with timing and chord changes. Use a capo on the first fret if you want to match the original key more closely, but it’s optional.
Above all, have fun—this song is meant to be playful and communal!
IntroF# G G G G G G G G G G
Verse 1One, two, three, four,D7 can I have a little more?
G Five, six, seven eight nineD ten, I loveG you
A, B, C, D,D7 can I bring my friend to tea?
G E, F, G, H, I,D J, I loveG you
BridgeC Bompa-bom, sail the ship,G bompa-bom, chop the tree
C Bompa-bom, skip the rope,D bompa-bom, look atD7 me
ChorusG All together now, all together now, all together now
D7 All together now, all together now
G All together now
Verse 2Black, white, green, red,D7 can I take my friend to bed?
G Pink, brown, yellow orange andD blue, I loveG you
ChorusG All together now, all together now, all together now
D7 All together now, all together now
G All together now
ChorusG All together now, all together now, all together now
D7 All together now, all together now
G All together now
BridgeC Bompa-bom, sail the ship,G bompa-bom, chop the tree
C Bompa-bom, skip the rope,D bompa-bom, look atD7 me
OutroG All together now, all together now, all together now
D7 All together now, all together now
G All together now
G All together now, all together now, all together now
D7 All together now, all togetherA7 nowD7 G