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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Harmonica
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D
Boil Them Cabbage Down Chords – Violin
The simplest banjo/mandolin tune — just two chords. Perfect first song for banjo beginners.
Chords used: G, D · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner · More 2-chord songs →
Basic Strum
↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Only two chords: G and D. Focus on the right-hand picking pattern. On banjo, use basic clawhammer: bump-dit-ty.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse
G – D
G – D – G
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 2 chords in the key of G: G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Boil Them Cabbage Down"?
You need 2 beginner-friendly chords: G and D.
Is "Boil Them Cabbage Down" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Boil Them Cabbage Down" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Boil Them Cabbage Down"?
It was written by Traditional.