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Three Wooden Crosses Chords

Randy Travis Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Three Wooden Crosses Chords – Harmonica

Randy Travis’s poignant country ballad about faith and destiny told through a tragic bus accident. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – Em – C – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – Em – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

Em – C – G

D – G (×2)

Verse 3

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – Em – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

Em – C – G

D – G (×2)

Bridge

Em – C – G – D (×4)

Verse 4

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – Em – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

Em – C – G

D – G (×2)

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Three Wooden Crosses"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Three Wooden Crosses" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Three Wooden Crosses" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Three Wooden Crosses"?

It was written by Kim Williams, Doug Johnson, and released in 2002.