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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Harness Your Hopes Chords – Harmonica
Pavement’s quirky and lyrically dense indie rock track from the “Brighten the Corners” era. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a loose, rambling feel, so don’t worry about perfect timing.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D (×2)
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D (×2)
Chorus
D – A – G – D (×4)
Verse 2
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D
Chorus
D – A – G – D (×4)
Bridge
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D
Chorus
D – A – G – D (×4)
Outro
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D (×2)
D – A – G (×2)
D – A – G – D (×2)
Practice tip: The entire song uses just three chords (D, A, G). Practice switching between them smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Harness Your Hopes"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Harness Your Hopes" 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 "Harness Your Hopes" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Harness Your Hopes"?
It was written by Stephen Malkmus, and released in 1999.