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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Springsteen Chords – Harmonica
Eric Church’s nostalgic hit about love and memories tied to Bruce Springsteen’s music. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Steady Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – D
G – C
D – Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
D – Em
C – G
D
Verse 2
G – C – D
G – C
D – Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
D – Em
C – G
D
Bridge
Em – C – G
D
Em – C – G
D
Verse 3
G – C – D
G – C
D – Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
D – Em
C – G
D
Chorus
G – C
D – Em
C – G
D
G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout the song. Practice switching between G and C, and D and Em, as these are the most common transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Springsteen"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Springsteen" 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 "Springsteen" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Springsteen"?
It was written by Eric Church, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, and released in 2011.