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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Harmonica
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · C · F · G
Devil Went Down to Georgia Chords – Violin
Charlie Daniels Band’s classic Southern rock story-song about a fiddle duel with the devil. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm to mimic the fiddle’s intensity.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A (×4)
Verse 2
D – A (×4)
Chorus
G – D
G – D – A
Verse 3
D – A (×4)
Verse 4
D – A (×4)
Instrumental Break
D – A – D – A (×2)
G – D – G – D – A
Verse 5
D – A (×2)
Chorus
G – D (×2)
A
D – A
Verse 6
D – A (×4)
Verse 7
D – A (×4)
Chorus
G – D (×2)
A
D – A
Practice tip: Master the D to A transitions first, as they form the backbone of the song. For the fiddle solo section, keep your strumming tight and percussive to drive the rhythm forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Devil Went Down to Georgia"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, C, F and G.
Is "Devil Went Down to Georgia" 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 "Devil Went Down to Georgia" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Devil Went Down to Georgia"?
It was written by Charlie Daniels, Tom Crain, Taz DiGregorio, Fred Edwards, Charles Hayward, James Marshall, and released in 1979.