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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · C · G · Am · F
Dear Prudence Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ gentle, uplifting song from the White Album, written to encourage Mia Farrow’s sister to come out and play. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Folk Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes as written for the original key, or play without a capo for the key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A – G (×4)
D – A – G – D
Chorus
D – A – G (×2)
D – A
Verse 2
D – A – G (×4)
D – A – G – D
Chorus
D – A – G (×2)
D – A
Bridge
G – A – D (×2)
G – A
G – A – D
G – A – D – G
Verse 3
D – A – G (×4)
D – A – G – D
Chorus
D – A – G (×2)
D – A
Outro
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – D – A – G
D – A – G (×2)
D – A
Practice tip: Master the D-A-G chord progression changes before adding the vocal melody; the bass note walk-down in the verses (D, C#, B) can be emphasized with your thumb.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dear Prudence"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, C, G, Am and F.
Is "Dear Prudence" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Dear Prudence" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Dear Prudence"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1968.