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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D
Clay Pigeons Chords – Harmonica
Blaze Foley’s gentle drifter anthem about finding home. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Chords used: G, C, D · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner · More 3-chord songs →
Folk Fingerpick (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Try fingerpicking this one. Blaze played it slow and loose — don’t worry about perfection, just let it flow.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
C – D
C – G
D – G
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
C – D
C – G
D – G
Verse 4
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
C – D
C – G
D – G (×2)
Practice tip: John Prine covered this beautifully. Try a simple fingerpicking pattern — thumb on bass notes (6th, 5th, 4th strings) and index/middle on treble strings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Clay Pigeons"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.
Is "Clay Pigeons" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Clay Pigeons" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Clay Pigeons"?
It was written by Blaze Foley, and released in 1999.