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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · D · G · A
Harvest Moon Chords – Harmonica
Neil Young’s tender love song with a gentle sway. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Waltz Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a slow waltz feel. Let the chords breathe and sway — don’t rush the changes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
D
Em
D
G
D
G
D
Chorus
A – Em (×3)
D
Verse 2
Em
D
Em
D
G
D
G
D
Chorus
A – Em (×3)
D
Verse 3
Em
D
Em
D
G
D
G
D
Chorus
A – Em (×3)
D
Practice tip: Use a gentle down-up strum pattern in 3/4 time. The song should feel like a slow dance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Harvest Moon"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Em, D, G and A.
Is "Harvest Moon" 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 "Harvest Moon" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Harvest Moon"?
It was written by Neil Young, and released in 1992.