Key
G major
Meter
4/4
BPM
78
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.
D
GuitarStart from the open D string and avoid hitting the two lowest strings.
Em
GuitarA simple two-finger shape: check that all open strings sound clean.
C
GuitarCurve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.
Open string: o · Muted string: x. Some advanced chords may not have a simplified diagram yet.
Simplified notes
D G G B
A G A B
G B D E
D B G
D G G B
A G A B
G E D B
A G
Practice tips
- Use a warm legato feel.
- Keep chord changes relaxed.
- Transpose if the key is uncomfortable.
Continue from here
Use this song page as a bridge into rhythm, chords and the most useful learning guides.
Rights note
Traditional public-domain melody. TuneUniversal provides a short simplified chord and note guide.
Guides that fit this song
These short guides match this kind of piece especially well, whether you want chord reading, rhythm control or an easier key.
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.