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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · G · B
Sweet Melissa Chords – Harmonica
The Allman Brothers Band’s classic southern rock ballad about longing and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of G#; for this beginner version in E, play without a capo.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
E
A
E
A
E – B
Chorus
A – E
B
A
E
B – E – B
Verse 2
E
A
E
A
E – B
Chorus
A – E
B
A
E
B – E – B
Bridge
A – E – B (×2)
Outro
E
A
E
A
E – B
Practice tip: The chord progression E-A-E-A-E-B is the core of the song; practice switching between E and A smoothly before adding the B chord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sweet Melissa"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D, G and B.
Is "Sweet Melissa" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Sweet Melissa" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Sweet Melissa"?
It was written by Gregg Allman, and released in 1972.