Jazz, R&B

Georgia on My Mind Chords

Ray Charles Intermediate Key of G 6 Chords 2 min read

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.

Gtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

B7tap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Em · Am · D · C · B7

Ray Charles’ soulful masterpiece about longing for the state of Georgia. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F.

Slow Soul Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑

1234

Tip: Play with deep emotion and a slow, swaying feel. This is one of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded — let your guitar support that soulful energy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

The whole day through

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Verse 2

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

A song of you

C F Dm Gm C

Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Verse 3

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm C

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Bridge

Dm Gm

Other arms reach out to me

Dm Gm

Other eyes smile tenderly

Dm Gm

Still in peaceful dreams I see

C F C

The road leads back to you

Outro

F A7

Georgia, Georgia

Dm Gm

No peace I find

C F Dm Gm

Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

C F Dm Gm CF

I said just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind

Practice tip: The A7 chord adds soulful color. Practice the F-A7-Dm-Gm sequence slowly — these jazz-influenced changes give the song its richness. The Gm barre chord is the trickiest part.