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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Teach Your Children Chords – Harmonica
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s classic folk-rock anthem about the wisdom passed between generations. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the G, C, and D chord shapes to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D – A – D
D – G
D – A – D
Chorus
G – D – A (×4)
D
Verse 2
D – G
D – A – D
D – G
D – A – D
Chorus
G – D – A (×4)
D
Bridge
Bm – G – A – D
Bm – G – A
Bm – G – A – D
Bm – G – A
Chorus
G – D – A (×4)
D
Practice tip: The bridge uses a simple, repeating pattern (Bm, G, A, D). Practice that four-chord progression on its own until it feels natural before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teach Your Children"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Bm.
Is "Teach Your Children" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teach Your Children" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Teach Your Children"?
It was written by Graham Nash, and released in 1970.