Key
C major
Meter
4/4
BPM
96
Chords
Available shapes
How to play the chords
Simple standard-guitar diagrams for the chords used in this piece.
C
GuitarCurve the fingers so the open G and high E strings can ring.
F
GuitarUse a barre on fret 1. Beginners can first practice the top four strings.
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
C E F G
C E F G
C E F G E
C E D
E E D C
C E G G
G F E F
G E C
Practice tips
- Use a steady swing-free pulse first.
- Make the melody sing clearly.
- Add expression only after the notes are stable.
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 in a simplified educational arrangement created for TuneUniversal.
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.