Amtap to play
Gtap to play
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Silver Springs Chords – Harmonica
Fleetwood Mac’s achingly beautiful track about lasting love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A minor.
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Let the Am chord ring with emotion. Stevie Nicks wrote this about Lindsey Buckingham — play it with that intensity.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – G
F – C
Am – G
F – C
Chorus
Am – G
F
C – Am
Verse 2
Am – G
F – C
Am – G
F – C
Chorus
Am – G
F
C – Am
Am – G
Bridge
F
C
Am
G
F – C – Am
G – F – Am
Chorus
Am – G
F
C – Am
Outro
Am – G
F – C
Am – G
F – C – Am
Practice tip: The Am-G-F-C progression is classic rock. Practice strumming through it until it’s second nature. The F can be played as Fmaj7 (xx3210) for easier fingering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Silver Springs"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Silver Springs" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Silver Springs" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Silver Springs"?
It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.