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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Rich Men North of Richmond Chords – Harmonica
Oliver Anthony’s viral working-class anthem that topped the charts overnight. Raw, emotional, and simple to play.
Folk Anthem (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this with passion and conviction. The strumming should be aggressive and driving. Let the Am chord ring to set the mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am
G – F
Am
G – F – Am
Chorus
Am – G
F – Am
Am – G
F – Am
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of A: Am G F C. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rich Men North of Richmond"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Rich Men North of Richmond" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rich Men North of Richmond" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Rich Men North of Richmond"?
It was written by Oliver Anthony, and released in 2023.