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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · C#m · G#m · F#m · B
My Sweet Lord Chords – Harmonica
George Harrison’s devotional masterpiece blending rock and spirituality. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Devotional Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slide guitar tone for the intro if possible. The song builds from gentle verses into a powerful, mantra-like chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
F#m
E
F#m
B
F#m
B
Chorus
E
F#m
E
C#m
E
C#m
A
B
Verse 2
E
F#m
B
F#m
B
Chorus
E
F#m
E
C#m
E
C#m
A
B
Verse 3
E
F#m
B
F#m
B
Chorus
E
F#m
E
C#m
E
C#m
A
B
Outro
E – F#m
E – C#m
A – B
E – C#m
A – B
E – C#m
Practice tip: The F#m barre chord appears frequently. If you’re still building barre chord strength, try using a capo on the 2nd fret and playing D, Em, A, Bm shapes instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "My Sweet Lord"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, C#m, G#m, F#m and B.
Is "My Sweet Lord" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "My Sweet Lord" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "My Sweet Lord"?
It was written by George Harrison, and released in 1970.