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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Am · Em
Brokedown Palace Chords – Harmonica
A reflective ballad by the Grateful Dead about departure and solace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s wistful mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Bridge
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression before adding the lyrics, as it forms the entire backbone of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brokedown Palace"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Am and Em.
Is "Brokedown Palace" 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 "Brokedown Palace" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Brokedown Palace"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, and released in 1970.