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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · Em · D
Shady Grove Chords – Harmonica
A traditional Appalachian folk song about longing for a lover from Shady Grove. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes for the correct key of A.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
D – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A – D
A – E
A – D
E – A
Verse 2
A
D – A
A
E – A
Chorus
[A]Cheeks as red as the [D]blooming rose
[A]Eyes of the deepest [E]brown
[A]You are the darling of my [D]heart
Stay ’til the [E]sun goes [A]down
[/verse]
Verse 3
A
D – A
A
E – A
Chorus
[A]Cheeks as red as the [D]blooming rose
[A]Eyes of the deepest [E]brown
[A]You are the darling of my [D]heart
Stay ’til the [E]sun goes [A]down
[/verse]
Verse 4
A
D – A
A
E – A
Chorus
[A]Cheeks as red as the [D]blooming rose
[A]Eyes of the deepest [E]brown
[A]You are the darling of my [D]heart
Stay ’til the [E]sun goes [A]down
[/verse]
Practice tip: Master the A, D, and E chords individually before trying to sing along, as the melody is simple and repetitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Shady Grove"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, Em and D.
Is "Shady Grove" 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 "Shady Grove" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Shady Grove"?
It was written by Traditional.