Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G

Cotton-Eyed Joe Chords – Violin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Am and G — bounce between them throughout.

2
Country strum

Use a fast, driving strum. This is a dance tune — keep the tempo up!

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Chorus

 
Am G
Where did you come from, where did you go?
Am G
Where did you come from, Cotton-Eyed Joe?
 

Verse 1

 
Am G
If it hadn’t been for Cotton-Eyed Joe,
Am G
I’d been married a long time ago.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

You need 2 Beginner-friendly chords: Am and G.

Is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Beginner and uses only 2 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Cotton-Eyed Joe" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Cotton-Eyed Joe"?

It was written by Traditional.