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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Like a Stone Chords – Harmonica
Audioslave’s brooding rock ballad about longing and isolation. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone and let the chords ring out; the song’s power comes from its steady, deliberate pace.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m – D
A
Chorus
E
D – A
E
D
Verse 2
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m – D
A
Chorus
E
D – A
E
D
Bridge
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D
Chorus
E
D – A
E
D
Outro
A
E
F#m
D
A
E
F#m
D
Practice tip: Master the A to E and F#m to D transitions, as they form the core of the song’s progression; practice the outro slowly to nail the timing of each “Alone.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Like a Stone"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and Em.
Is "Like a Stone" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Like a Stone" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Like a Stone"?
It was written by Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, and released in 2002.