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Danny’s Song Chords

Loggins & Messina Beginner Key of D 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Guitar

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Ukulele

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Piano

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Banjo

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Mandolin

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Bmtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · Bm · Em

Danny’s Song Chords – Harmonica

A tender folk-rock song by Loggins & Messina about love and new beginnings. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G

People smile and tell me I’m the lucky one

D

And we’ve just begun

G A

Think I’m gonna have a son

D G

He will be like she and me, as free as a dove

D

Conceived in love

G A

Sun is gonna shine a-bove

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Verse 2

D G

Seems as though a month ago I was Bazooka Joe

D

And known as the kid

G A

But now I’m playing on the other side of the hill

D G

And I’m thinking ’bout a bill

D G

And loving you with all my will

A

And hoping that you might

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Bridge

D G

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign

D

Strong and kind

G A

And the little one is on the line

Chorus

G A

And even though we ain’t got money

D

I’m so in love with you, honey

G A

And everything will bring a chain of love

D

And in the morning, when I rise

G A

You bring a tear of joy to my eyes

D A

And tell me everything is gonna be alright

Practice tip: Master the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song; practice it slowly until your fingers move without looking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Danny’s Song"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.

Is "Danny’s Song" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Danny’s Song" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Danny’s Song"?

It was written by Kenny Loggins, and released in 1971.