TraditionalBeginnerKey of G4 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Guitar
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Ukulele
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Piano
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Banjo
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Mandolin
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
America the Beautiful Chords – Harmonica
The patriotic hymn celebrating the beauty and ideals of America. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Stately Hymn (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with dignity and reverence. This is a patriotic hymn that should sound majestic and heartfelt.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
GC
O beautiful for spacious skies
GD
For amber waves of grain
GC
For purple mountain majesties
GD
Above the fruited plain
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Verse 2
GC
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
GD
Whose stern, impassioned stress
GC
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
GD
Across the wilderness
GC
America! America!
GD
God mend thine every flaw
CG
Confirm thy soul in self-control
DG
Thy liberty in law
Verse 3
GC
O beautiful for heroes proved
GD
In liberating strife
GC
Who more than self their country loved
GD
And mercy more than life
GC
America! America!
GD
May God thy gold refine
CG
‘Til all success be nobleness
DG
And every gain divine
Verse 4
GC
O beautiful for patriot dream
GD
That sees beyond the years
GC
Thine alabaster cities gleam
GD
Undimmed by human tears
GC
America! America!
GD
God shed His grace on thee
CG
And crown thy good with brotherhood
DG
From sea to shining sea
Practice tip: Just three chords (G, C, D) throughout. The melody is slow and deliberate, giving you plenty of time for each chord change. A perfect song for absolute beginners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "America the Beautiful"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "America the Beautiful" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "America the Beautiful" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "America the Beautiful"?
It was written by Katharine Lee Bates, Samuel A. Ward.