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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
Annie’s Song Chords – Harmonica
John Denver’s beautiful love song comparing his beloved to nature’s wonders. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Gentle Folk (3/4 Time)
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Tip: Play in 3/4 waltz time with a gentle, flowing feel. This is one of the most romantic songs ever written — let it breathe and sway.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A – D
Verse 2
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A – D
Verse 3 (Repeat)
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A
D – Dsus4 – D
Em – A
G – F#m
Em – A – D
Practice tip: The Dsus4 is just a D chord with your pinky added to the 3rd fret of the high E string. The F#m barre chord is the trickiest — try barring the 2nd fret and forming an Em shape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Annie’s Song"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.
Is "Annie’s Song" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Annie’s Song" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Annie’s Song"?
It was written by John Denver, and released in 1974.