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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Go Tell It on the Mountain Chords – Harmonica
A traditional African-American spiritual and Christmas carol celebrating the birth of Jesus. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gospel Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original key of A, but play the G chord shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Practice tip: Practice the G to C and G to D transitions slowly; they are the core of the song’s progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Go Tell It on the Mountain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Go Tell It on the Mountain" 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 "Go Tell It on the Mountain" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Go Tell It on the Mountain"?
It was written by Traditional.