Musical, Pop

Dear Theodosia Chords

Lin-Manuel Miranda Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Dear Theodosia Chords – Harmonica

A poignant lullaby from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical “Hamilton,” sung by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton to their newborn children. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, D, Em, C · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the lullaby feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1 - Burr

G

C – G

D – C – G

C – D

Verse 2 - Hamilton

G

C – G

D – C – G

C – D

G

Chorus

C – G

D

C – G

D – G

C

D – G

C

D

G

C

Verse 3 - Burr

G

C – G

D – C – G

C – D

G

Verse 4 - Hamilton

G

C – G

D – C – G

C – D

Chorus

C – G

D

C – G

D – G

C

D – G

C

D

G

C

Outro

G – C

D – G

G

C – D

G – C

D – G

G – C – D

G – C

D – G

G – C

D

G

C

D

Practice tip: Practice the G-C-D chord progression slowly until you can switch without pausing the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dear Theodosia"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Dear Theodosia" 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 "Dear Theodosia" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dear Theodosia"?

It was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and released in 2015.