Key
D major
Meter
4/4
BPM
92
Chords
Available shapes
How to play the chords
Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.
D
GuitarStart from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.
A
GuitarMute the low E string and keep the three middle fingers compact.
G
GuitarKeep the bass note strong and let the open middle strings ring.
Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.
Simplified notes
F# F# G A
A G F# E
D D E F#
F# E E
F# F# G A
A G F# E
D D E F#
E D D
Practice tips
- Tune to standard pitch before playing.
- Use a steady 4/4 pulse.
- Start slowly and keep every quarter note even.
Continue from here
Use this song page as a bridge into rhythm, chords and the most useful learning guides.
Rights note
Public-domain composition. This is a simplified educational TuneUniversal arrangement, not copied from a modern edition.
Guides that fit this song
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How to transpose chords
Move chord progressions up or down by semitones.
Metronome subdivisions guide
Practice duplets, triplets and quadruplets with an online metronome to improve internal timing.
Common guitar tunings
Compare Standard, Drop D, Eb Standard, Open D and Open G in one practical guitar tuning guide.