Public domain

Alouette

French-Canadian traditional song, 19th century

Key

C major

Meter

4/4

BPM

108

Chords

CGCFCGC

Available shapes

How to play the chords

Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.

C

Guitar
xEADoGBoe

Curve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.

F

Guitar
EADGBe

Use a barre on fret 1. Beginners can first practice the top four strings.

Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.

Simplified notes

1

G A G E

2

G A G E

3

G G A B C

4

B A G

5

G A G E

6

F E D C

Practice tips

  • Use small phrases.
  • Practice slowly before increasing BPM.
  • Try it with guitar, piano or ukulele.

Rights note

Traditional public-domain melody. TuneUniversal uses a simplified educational arrangement without publishing protected lyrics.