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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · A · C
Down in a Hole Chords – Harmonica
A haunting grunge ballad by Alice in Chains about isolation and despair. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Heavy Grunge Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use heavy downstrokes and palm muting for the verses to create a dark, chugging feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – B (×2)
A – E
B
A – B
Chorus
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
Verse 2
E – B (×2)
A – E
B
A – B
Chorus
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
Bridge
A
B
A
B
Chorus
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
E – B
A – E
B – A – B
Outro
E – B (×2)
A – E
B – A
B
A – B
E – B
A – B
E
Practice tip: Master the E-B-A chord progression changes slowly before adding the heavy strumming; the vocal melody is key, so hum it while you play to lock in the timing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Down in a Hole"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, A and C.
Is "Down in a Hole" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Down in a Hole" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Down in a Hole"?
It was written by Jerry Cantrell, and released in 1992.