The chords for "Come As You Are" by Nirvana, mainly played in drop D tuning (D G C F A D), are:
- F#sus4
- A
- B5
- D5
These are the core chords used aside from the iconic riff. The song is played with a grungy rock feel in 4/4 time signature with a driving rhythm. No capo is needed for this song, and the tuning is a whole step down from standard (drop D tuning) to match the recorded sound. The chords relate to the key of F# minor (due to the tuning). One common simplified chord progression is to use Em and D chords for the verses as well, which fits the tuning and arrangement as often played by guitarists. This gives the essence of how to play the song on guitar with the main chords needed to accompany the riff and vocals.
