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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F
Big Black Car Chords – Harmonica
A hauntingly beautiful folk song by Gregory Alan Isakov about memory and distance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s dreamy mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Bridge
F – C
G – Am
F – C
G – Am
Verse 3
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F chord progression slowly before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, flowing sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Big Black Car"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, G and F.
Is "Big Black Car" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Big Black Car" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Big Black Car"?
It was written by Gregory Alan Isakov, and released in 2013.