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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · D · G · C
Rocky Raccoon Chords – Harmonica
A quirky narrative folk song by The Beatles from the White Album. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a lot of lyrics, so focus on keeping a steady, gentle strum and don’t rush the storytelling.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C – G – D (×3)
Verse 2
G – C – G – D
G – C
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C
Chorus
D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D
Verse 3
G – C – G – D
G
C – G
D – G – C
G – D – G – C
Chorus
D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D
Bridge
Am – Em – C
G – D
Am – Em – C
G – D – G
Verse 4
G – C – G – D
G
C – G
D – G – C – G
D – G – C – G – D
Chorus
D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D
Practice tip: The chords G, C, and D are the only ones you need. Practice switching between them slowly while speaking the lyrics to get the rhythm of the story.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rocky Raccoon"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, D, G and C.
Is "Rocky Raccoon" 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 "Rocky Raccoon" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Rocky Raccoon"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1968.