How to play Linger by Cranberries

Key, tempo & difficulty

Linger is played in the key of D Major, at 94 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Linger

How to play Linger on guitar

Looking for Linger guitar chords? Linger by Cranberries is played in the key of D Major. The main guitar chords are D, A, C, G. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Linger on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Linger chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Linger on piano

Want to play Linger on piano? Linger by Cranberries is played in the key of D Major. The piano chords are D, A, C, G. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Linger at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Linger on ukulele

Linger translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of D Major. The ukulele chords are D, A, C, G. If you're searching for easy Linger ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Linger on bass

The bass line for Linger by Cranberries follows the chord progression in the key of D Major. The chords are D, A, C, G. SongView's AI transcribes the Linger bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Linger

To practice Linger efficiently, start by learning the D, A, C, G chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Linger is in the key of D Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Linger at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.