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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Em · Am · D · C · B7
Georgia on My Mind Chords – Harmonica
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – A7
Dm – Gm
C – F – Dm – Gm – C
Verse 2
F – A7
Dm – Gm
C – F – Dm – Gm – C
Bridge
Dm – Gm (×3)
C – F – C
Verse 3
F – A7
Dm – Gm
C – F – Dm – Gm – C
Bridge
Dm – Gm (×3)
C – F – C
Outro
F – A7
Dm – Gm
C – F – Dm – Gm
C – F – Dm – Gm – C – F
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Georgia on My Mind"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Em, Am, D, C and B7.
Is "Georgia on My Mind" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Georgia on My Mind" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Georgia on My Mind"?
It was written by Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell, and released in 1960.