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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Golden Chords – Harmonica
Harry Styles’ upbeat and romantic track about the exhilarating feeling of a new love. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Pop Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position playing without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
A – Bm
D
A – Bm
G – A
G
A
Chorus
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
Bm
Verse 2
D
A – Bm
D
A – Bm
G – A – Bm
G
A
Chorus
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
Bm
Bridge
G – A (×5)
Bm
G
Chorus
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
G
A – Bm
G
A
Bm
Outro
D
A – Bm
D
A – Bm
D
A – Bm
Practice tip: The chord progression G, A, Bm repeats throughout the chorus. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Golden"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Golden" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Golden" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Golden"?
It was written by Harry Styles, Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon, and released in 2019.