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Seminole Wind Chords

John Anderson Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Seminole Wind Chords – Harmonica

John Anderson’s classic country ballad about the Florida Everglades and the plight of the Seminole people. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes listed.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C

G – D

C – G

Verse 2

G

C

G – D

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D

C – G

D – G

C – G

Verse 3

G

C

G – D

C – G

Verse 4

G

C

G – D

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D

C – G

D – G

C – G

Bridge

Am – C – G – Em (×3)

Am – C – G – D

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D

C – G

D – G

C – G

Practice tip: The song uses only four main chords (G, C, D, Em) and one Am. Practice the G to C and C to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Seminole Wind"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Seminole Wind" 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 "Seminole Wind" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Seminole Wind"?

It was written by John Anderson, and released in 1992.