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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Fields of Gold Chords – Harmonica
Sting’s gorgeous folk-rock ballad about love and golden memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Gentle Folk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a warm, pastoral feel. The imagery is of golden wheat fields — your strumming should feel like a gentle breeze through them.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D
Verse 2
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D
Verse 3
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D
Verse 4
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D
Bridge
G
D
G
D – A – D (×2)
Verse 5
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D
Outro
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A – D (×3)
Practice tip: Just three chords (D, G, A) throughout. The melody moves beautifully over these simple changes. This is one of the most satisfying beginner songs to play — simple but deeply moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Fields of Gold"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Fields of Gold" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Fields of Gold" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Fields of Gold"?
It was written by Sting, and released in 1993.