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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Wings Chords – Harmonica
Merle Haggard’s classic country ballad about the pain of watching a lover depart by airplane. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the song’s melancholy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Bridge
Am – C (×4)
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Am are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Silver Wings"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Silver Wings" 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 "Silver Wings" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Silver Wings"?
It was written by Merle Haggard, and released in 1969.