Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Touch of Grey Chords – Harmonica
The Grateful Dead’s optimistic 1987 anthem about resilience and aging. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song has a steady, mid-tempo rock feel; focus on keeping a consistent down-up strumming motion.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
G – C
D – C (×2)
D – C – G
Chorus
C
G
C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C – G
G – C
D – C (×2)
D – C – G
Chorus
C
G
C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C – G
G – C
D – C (×2)
D – C – G
Chorus
C
G
C
G – D
Bridge
D
C – G
D
C – G
Verse 4
G – C – G (×2)
D – C – G (×2)
Chorus
C
G
C
G – D
Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive (G, C, D). Practice switching between these three chords without looking at your fretting hand to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Touch of Grey"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Touch of Grey" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Touch of Grey" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Touch of Grey"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, and released in 1987.