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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Picture Chords – Harmonica
Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s duet about longing and regret from a distance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This strum pattern works for the whole song; keep it relaxed and steady.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1 - Kid Rock
G
C – G
G
C – G
G – C (×4)
G – C – G
Chorus - Kid Rock
C
G
C – G
C
G
C – G
Verse 2 - Sheryl Crow
G
C – G
G
C – G
G – C (×2)
G – C – G
Chorus - Sheryl Crow
C
G
C – G
C
G
C – G
Bridge - Both
G
C – G
G
C – G
Verse 3 - Kid Rock
G
C – G
G
C – G
G – C (×3)
G – C – G
Chorus - Kid Rock
C
G
C – G
C
G
C – G
Chorus - Sheryl Crow
C
G
C – G
C
G
C – G
Outro - Both
G
C
G (×2)
C
G (×3)
Practice tip: Practice the G to C transition slowly; it’s the most common change in the song. For the duet parts, just focus on the chord progression, as the lyrics are sung from different perspectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Picture"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Picture" 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 "Picture" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Picture"?
It was written by Kid Rock, and released in 2001.