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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · F
Pink Houses Chords – Harmonica
John Mellencamp’s heartland rock anthem about the American dream. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – G
Bridge
Em – C – G – D – Em
Em – C – G – D
Em – C – G – D – Em (×2)
Verse 3
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
G
C – G
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – G
Outro
C – G (×3)
D – G (×3)
Practice tip: The bridge uses a steady, repeating Em-C-G-D pattern; practice this progression slowly until you can switch chords without breaking the strum rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Pink Houses"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and F.
Is "Pink Houses" 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 "Pink Houses" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Pink Houses"?
It was written by John Mellencamp, and released in 1983.