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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Keep the Wolves Away Chords – Harmonica
A soulful Southern rock anthem by Uncle Lucius about resilience and protection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em – G
Verse 2
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Verse 3
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Bridge
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em
Verse 4
G – C
D – Em
G – C
D – Em – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Practice tip: The verses and chorus use the same four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression slowly until you can switch between them without pausing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Keep the Wolves Away"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Keep the Wolves Away" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Keep the Wolves Away" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Keep the Wolves Away"?
It was written by Kevin Galloway, and released in 2012.