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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Harmonica
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Galway Girl Chords – Violin
Ed Sheeran’s upbeat Irish-influenced folk-pop song about a night out in Galway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Irish Folk Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a Celtic bounce. This song has an Irish reel feel — accent the first and third beats and let the rhythm swing.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A
Bm – G
D – A
Bm – G
Chorus
D – A
Bm – G
D – A – Bm – G (×2)
Verse 2
D – A
Bm – G
D – A
Bm – G
Verse 3
D – A
Bm – G
D – A
Bm – G
Chorus
D – A
Bm – G
D – A – Bm – G (×2)
Bridge
D – A
Bm – G
D – A
Bm – G
Final Chorus
D – A
Bm – G
D – A – Bm – G
D – A – Bm – G – D
Practice tip: Four chords (D, A, Bm, G) repeat throughout. The Bm barre chord is the only challenge — use Bm7 (x20202) for an easier version. Focus on keeping the Irish bounce in the rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Galway Girl"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Galway Girl" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Galway Girl" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Galway Girl"?
It was written by Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Johnny McDaid, and released in 2017.