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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around Chords – Harmonica
Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty’s classic rock duet about a tumultuous relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving, accenting the downbeats.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A (×2)
D – A (×2)
Chorus
D – A (×3)
Verse 2
A (×2)
D – A (×2)
Chorus
D – A (×3)
Bridge
E (×2)
D – A
E
Verse 3
A (×2)
D – A (×2)
Chorus
D – A (×3)
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A to D chord transitions; the entire song is built on these two chords, with one E in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and Em.
Is "Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around"?
It was written by Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, and released in 1981.