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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Dm · G · Am · F
Gentle on My Mind Chords – Harmonica
Glen Campbell’s classic folk-country song about the lingering memory of a free-spirited love. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s gentle feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C (×3)
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C (×3)
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Verse 2
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C
F – C – F – C
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C (×3)
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Verse 3
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C (×3)
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Chorus
C – G
F – C
C – G
F – C (×3)
F – C – G
F – C
F – G
F – C – G
Practice tip: Focus on the steady, alternating bass note pattern with your thumb on the C and G chords to create the song’s signature rolling feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Gentle on My Mind"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, G, Am and F.
Is "Gentle on My Mind" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Gentle on My Mind" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Gentle on My Mind"?
It was written by John Hartford, and released in 1967.