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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · G
Ramble On Chords – Harmonica
Led Zeppelin’s classic folk-rock epic about a restless traveler’s quest. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The verses have a bouncy, syncopated feel; lock in with the bass drum on the downstrokes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A – E (×2)
A – E – B (×2)
A – E
B – A – E
Chorus
A – E
B – A
E
B – A – E
A
E – B
A – E
B – E
Verse 2
E – A – E (×2)
A – E – B (×2)
A – E
B – A
E – B
A – E
Chorus
A – E
B – A
E
B – A – E
A
E – B
A – E
B – E
Bridge
A – E – B (×4)
Verse 3
E
A – E
E – A
E – B – E
A – E
B – A
E – B
A – E
Chorus
A – E
B – A
E
B – A – E
A
E – B
A – E
B – E
Practice tip: Master the quick, two-bar chord progression shifts in the chorus (A-E, B-A, E-B) before trying to sing over it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Ramble On"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and G.
Is "Ramble On" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Ramble On" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Ramble On"?
It was written by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and released in 1969.