Folk, Rock

Shelter from the Storm Chords

Bob Dylan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Shelter from the Storm Chords – Harmonica

Bob Dylan’s poetic narrative of refuge and redemption from his 1975 album “Blood on the Tracks”. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Dylan’s original recording key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 3

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 4

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 5

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 7

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 8

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 9

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Practice tip: The song has many verses, so focus on memorizing the consistent chord progression (G, C, G, D, Em, C, G, D, G) for each verse first, then add the lyrics. The chorus uses a simple C, G, D, G pattern repeated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Shelter from the Storm"?

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

Is "Shelter from the Storm" 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 "Shelter from the Storm" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Shelter from the Storm"?

It was written by Bob Dylan, and released in 1975.