Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Am · C
Lake of Fire Chords – Harmonica
“Lake of Fire” is a psychedelic folk-punk song by the Meat Puppets, famously covered by Nirvana. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (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 these chords are for playing open in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – C – G
C – G
C – G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – C – G
G – C – G – C – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – C – G
C – G
C – G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – C – G
G – C – G – C – G
Bridge
C – G – C
G – C – G
C – G
C – G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – C – G
G – C – G – C – G
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, and a brief D). Master the G to C change, as it’s the most common transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Lake of Fire"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.
Is "Lake of Fire" 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 "Lake of Fire" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Lake of Fire"?
It was written by Curt Kirkwood, and released in 1984.