Landslide Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Guitar

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.

Ctap to play
G/Btap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Ukulele

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.

Ctap to play
G/Btap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Piano

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.

Ctap to play
G/Btap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Banjo

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.

Ctap to play
G/Btap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Mandolin

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.

Ctap to play
G/Btap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G/B · Am · G · D

Landslide Chords – Harmonica

How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Fingerpicking chords

C, [chord:G/B], Am, G, D. The bass walks down: C-B-A.

2
Travis picking

Lindsey Buckingham uses a fingerpicking pattern with alternating bass. Thumb picks bass strings, fingers pick treble.


Song Details

Key, Tuning & Capo

Original key: E♭  ·  Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)  ·  Capo: 3rd fret to play along with the original recording.

Playing tip: Loop the two hardest chord changes slowly before adding the strum — clean, in-time changes beat speed.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C G/B Am
I took my love and I took it down.
C G/B Am
I climbed a mountain and I turned around.
C G/B Am
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
G D C G/BAm
Till the landslide brought me down.
 

Chorus

 
C G/B Am G
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
D C G/B Am
Can the child within my heart rise above?
G D C G/B Am
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
G D C G AmG
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Landslide"?

You need 5 Intermediate-friendly chords: C, G/B, Am, G and D.

Is "Landslide" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated Intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Landslide" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Landslide"?

It was written by Fleetwood Mac.