Sugar Magnolia Chords

“Sugar Magnolia” is a classic Grateful Dead tune with a bright, upbeat feel. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.

[A]She come skimming through [D]rays of violet,
[A]She can wade in a drop of [E]dew.
[A]She don’t come and I [D]don’t follow,
[A]Wait backstage while I [E]sing to you.
[A]She can dance a cajun [D]rhythm,
[A]Like she’s walking on [E]eggshells.
[A]She can [G]sure enough [D]boogie,
[A]She’s a [G]whooping [D]crane, [A]dancin’ in the [E]moonlight.
[A]Sunshine, [D]daydream,
[A]Walking in the tall [E]trees,
[A]Going where the wind [D]goes,
[A]Blooming like a red [E]rose.
[A]Sunshine, [D]daydream,
[A]Sugar Magnolia [E]…

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sugar Magnolia"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, D, E and G.

Is "Sugar Magnolia" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Sugar Magnolia" in?

It is in the key of A.

Who wrote "Sugar Magnolia"?

It was written by Robert Hunter, Bob Weir, and released in 1970.