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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Girl from the North Country Chords – Harmonica
Bob Dylan’s folk classic about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s wistful mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 3
G – C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 4
G – C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Focus on the simple G-C-D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Girl from the North Country"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Girl from the North Country" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Girl from the North Country" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Girl from the North Country"?
It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1963.