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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Em
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Chords – Harmonica
The Band’s historical folk-rock ballad about the American Civil War from the perspective of a Confederate soldier. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a steady, moderate tempo to capture the song’s narrative feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – F (×3)
C – G – F – C – G
Chorus
F – C
G – F
F – C
G – F – C (×2)
Verse 2
C – G – F (×3)
C – G
F – C – G
Chorus
F – C
G – F
F – C
G – F – C (×2)
Verse 3
C – G
F – C – G
F
C – G
F
C – G – F
Chorus
F – C
G – F
F – C
G – F – C (×2)
Practice tip: The C to G and F to C transitions are the most common; get comfortable with them before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and Em.
Is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
It was written by Robbie Robertson, and released in 1969.