Althea Chords

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Guitar

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Ukulele

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Piano

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Banjo

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Mandolin

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · D · C · Em

Althea Chords – Harmonica

“Althea” is one of the Grateful Dead’s most beloved later-era songs. With its jazzy chord changes and melodic sophistication, it offers a rewarding challenge for intermediate players.

Moderate Rock Groove (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: The chord changes come a bit faster in this one. Practice the Am to G to D transition smoothly. The song has a laid-back groove despite the chord movement. Don’t rush it.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am G
I told Althea I’m a roving sign
D Am
That I was born to be a bachelor
Am G
Althea told me, OK, that’s fine
D C
So now I’m trying to catch her
 

Chorus

 
Em C
Can’t talk to you without talking to me
Am D
We’re guilty of the same old thing
Em C
Thinking a lot about less and less
Am D
And forgetting the love we bring
 

Verse 2

 
Am G D
There are things you can replace and others you cannot
Am G
The time has come to weigh those things
D C
This space is getting hot
Am G
You know this space is getting hot
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Althea"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, C and Em.

Is "Althea" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Althea" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Althea"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, and released in 1980.