Country

Delta Dawn Chords

Tanya Tucker Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Guitar

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Ukulele

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Piano

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Delta Dawn Chords – Harmonica

Tanya Tucker’s signature country ballad about a woman waiting for a lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, and D shapes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G – C – G (×2)

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

Bridge

D – G – C

D – G – C – G

D – G – C (×2)

Chorus

G – C – G

D – G – C

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

Outro

G – C – G – D (×3)

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Delta Dawn"?

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

Is "Delta Dawn" 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 "Delta Dawn" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Delta Dawn"?

It was written by Alex Harvey, Larry Collins, and released in 1972.