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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · C · D
Cherry Wine Chords – Harmonica
Hozier’s achingly beautiful acoustic ballad about a complicated, intoxicating love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Em.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick this one for the best effect. Hozier’s guitar work is delicate and expressive — let the notes ring and overlap.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Em – C – G
D – Em
Em – C – G
D – Em
Verse 2
Em – C – G – D – Em
Em – C – G
D – Em
Chorus
C – G – D – Em (×2)
Verse 3
Em – C – G
D – Em
Em – C – G
D – Em
Chorus
C – G – D – Em (×2)
Bridge
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Final Chorus
C – G – D – Em (×2)
Practice tip: The Em-C-G-D progression repeats throughout. Try a fingerpicking pattern: thumb on bass, then index-middle-ring on the G-B-E strings in a rolling pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cherry Wine"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, G, C and D.
Is "Cherry Wine" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Cherry Wine" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Cherry Wine"?
It was written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne, and released in 2013.