Key
G major
Meter
4/4
BPM
116
Chords
Available shapes
How to play the chords
Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.
G
GuitarKeep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.
C
GuitarCurve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.
D
GuitarStart from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.
Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.
Simplified notes
B B B
B B B
B D G A
B
C C C C
C B B B
B A A B
A D
Practice tips
- Keep the repeated notes light.
- Use a bright but controlled tempo.
- Practice the A7 to D change slowly.
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Rights note
Public-domain composition. TuneUniversal offers a simplified educational guide, not a copy of a modern edition.
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Common guitar tunings
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