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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · D · E
Call Me the Breeze Chords – Harmonica
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s classic Southern rock anthem about a free-spirited drifter. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Chords used: A, D, E · Key: A · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, accenting the downbeats.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
Chorus
D
E
A
E
A
E
Verse 2
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
Chorus
D
E
A
E
A
E
Bridge
D
E
A
E
D
E
A
E
Verse 3
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
Chorus
D
E
A
E
A
E
Outro
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
A (×2)
D
E
Practice tip: Master the simple A, D, and E chord changes before adding the strum pattern, then focus on keeping a consistent tempo throughout the long outro.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Call Me the Breeze"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, D and E.
Is "Call Me the Breeze" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Call Me the Breeze" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Call Me the Breeze"?
It was written by J.J. Cale, and released in 1974.