Public domain

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Traditional melody Ah! vous dirai-je, maman, 18th century

Key

C major

Meter

4/4

BPM

84

Chords

CFCGCFCGC

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.

F

Guitar
EADGBe

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

G

Guitar
EAoDoGoBe

Keep 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

1

C C G G

2

A A G

3

F F E E

4

D D C

5

G G F F

6

E E D

7

G G F F

8

E E D

9

C C G G

10

A A G

11

F F E E

12

D D C

Practice tips

  • Start with one note per beat.
  • Clap the rhythm before playing.
  • Use C, F and G slowly.

Rights note

Traditional public-domain melody. TuneUniversal provides a simplified note-and-chord study version for children.