Gtap to play
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Dtap to play
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Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Bertha Chords – Harmonica
A classic Grateful Dead tune about a persistent, troublesome woman. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the song’s playful feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
D – C – G
G – C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
D – C – G
G – C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – G
Verse 3
G – C – G
D – C – G
G – C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – G
Bridge
D – C – G (×4)
Verse 4
G – C – G
D – C – G
G – C – G
D – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Work on the G to C and G to D transitions until they are automatic, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Bertha"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Am and Em.
Is "Bertha" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Bertha" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Bertha"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, and released in 1971.