Call Me Maybe
Guitar chords by Carly Rae Jepsen · G Major
Call Me Maybe Guitar Chords
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen is one of the most beginner-friendly pop songs on guitar, built entirely on four open chords — G, Em, C and D. The same progression loops through the intro, verse and chorus without any variation, making it a great first song to practise smooth chord transitions. The strumming pattern is a classic D DU UDU feel that suits the upbeat pop rhythm perfectly.
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
How to Play Call Me Maybe on Guitar
Start by practising each chord shape individually until you can fret them cleanly without buzzing. The trickiest transition for most beginners is moving from Em to C — keep your ring finger anchored on the 5th string to make the switch faster. Once you have the four chords down, plug in the strumming pattern and you will be playing the full song within a single practice session.
Intro
G / Em / C / D
Verse / Chorus
G / Em / C / D
Keyboard Piece
C… / G DD / Em CC / G DD (ALL CHORDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Call Me Maybe easy to play on guitar?
Yes — Call Me Maybe is one of the easiest pop songs to learn on guitar. It uses only four basic open chords (G, Em, C, D) that repeat throughout the entire song, making it ideal for absolute beginners.
What key is Call Me Maybe in?
Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen is in the key of G Major. No capo is required to play along with the original recording.
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