Public domain

Au Clair de la Lune

French traditional song, 18th century

Key

C major

Meter

4/4

BPM

82

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

C C C D

2

E D C E

3

D D C

4

C C C D

5

E D C E

6

D C

Practice tips

  • Good first melody for beginners.
  • Use open-position chords.
  • Listen for clean note endings.

Rights note

Traditional public-domain melody. This is a compact educational arrangement made for the site.