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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C · G
Roxanne Chords – Harmonica
The Police’s classic song about a man pleading with a woman not to sell her love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Reggae Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand on the downstrokes to create the classic reggae “chick” sound.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E
D – A
A – E
D – A
Chorus
E – A (×2)
Verse 2
A – E (×2)
D – A (×2)
Chorus
E – A (×2)
Bridge
E – A (×4)
Verse 3
A – E (×2)
D
A – E
Chorus
E – A (×2)
Outro
A – E (×8)
Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between A, E, and D slowly, focusing on the bass note of each chord to lock in the reggae groove before adding the full strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Roxanne"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Dm, F, C and G.
Is "Roxanne" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Roxanne" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Roxanne"?
It was written by Sting, and released in 1978.