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Golden Slumbers Chords

The Beatles Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 2 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · E · C · G · F · Dm

The Beatles’ tender lullaby from the Abbey Road medley. Beginner difficulty in the key of Am.

Gentle Lullaby (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play very gently and tenderly. This is a lullaby — keep the volume low and the strumming soft. It flows directly into “Carry That Weight.”

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Verse 2

Am Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G C

Once there was a way to get back home

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Chorus

F Am

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

Dm G C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Am Dm

Sleep, pretty darling, do not cry

G C

And I will sing a lullaby

Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-C progression is the backbone. Each chord should flow seamlessly into the next like a gentle river. The F-Am-Dm-G chorus adds beautiful warmth.