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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · E · G
I Am the Highway Chords – Harmonica
A powerful rock ballad by Audioslave’s supergroup. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes below for the original key, or play without a capo for the key of D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
G
D
G
D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Verse 2
D
G
D – G
D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Bridge
G – A
D – G (×2)
D – A
G
Verse 3 / Outro
D
G
D
G
D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
A – D
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (D, G, A). Practice the D to G transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Am the Highway"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, E and G.
Is "I Am the Highway" 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 "I Am the Highway" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "I Am the Highway"?
It was written by Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, and released in 2002.