Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Ukulele
Gtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Piano
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
I Hope You Dance Chords – Harmonica
Lee Ann Womack’s inspirational country ballad about embracing life’s journey. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Gentle Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s hopeful feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Em – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
Bridge
G – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats often. Master switching between these four chords smoothly before trying to sing along.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Hope You Dance"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "I Hope You Dance" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Hope You Dance" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I Hope You Dance"?
It was written by Mark D. Sanders, Tia Sillers, and released in 2000.