Gtap to play
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Dtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Puff the Magic Dragon Chords – Harmonica
Peter, Paul and Mary’s classic folk song about a dragon and a boy named Jackie Paper. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, bouncy strum to match the song’s whimsical feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
G – C – G – G7
G – C – G
G – C – G – D7
Chorus
G – C – G
G – C – G – G7
G – C – G
G – C – G – D7
Verse 2
G – C – G (×4)
Chorus
G – C – G
G – C – G – G7
G – C – G
G – C – G – D7
Verse 3
G – C – G (×4)
Chorus
G – C – G
G – C – G – G7
G – C – G
G – C – G – D7
Verse 4
G – C – G (×4)
Chorus
G – C – G
G – C – G – G7
G – C – G
G – C – G – D7
Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from G to G7 to D7, which adds color to the chord progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Puff the Magic Dragon"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Puff the Magic Dragon" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Puff the Magic Dragon" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Puff the Magic Dragon"?
It was written by Leonard Lipton, Peter Yarrow, and released in 1963.