Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Guitar
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Ukulele
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Piano
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Banjo
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Mandolin
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.
Gtap to play
Amtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Harmonica
Don McLean’s classic tribute to painter Vincent van Gogh. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for a more authentic sound.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Paint your palette blue and grey
G Em
Look out on a summer’s day
C D G
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul
Verse 2
G Em
Shadows on the hills
C G D
Sketch the trees and the daffodils
G Em
Catch the breeze and the winter chills
C D G
In colors on the snowy linen land
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Verse 3
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Bridge
G Em
Starry, starry night
C G D
Portraits hung in empty halls
G Em
Frameless heads on nameless walls
C D G
With eyes that watch the world and can’t forget
Em C
Like the strangers that you’ve met
G D
The ragged men in ragged clothes
Em C
The silver thorn of bloody rose
G D G
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow
Chorus
C G
Now I understand
Em D
What you tried to say to me
C G
How you suffered for your sanity
Em D
How you tried to set them free
C G Em
They would not listen, they did not know how
D G
Perhaps they’ll listen now
Outro
G Em
For they could not love you
C G D
But still your love was true
G Em
And when no hope was left in sight
C D
On that starry, starry night
G Em
You took your life, as lovers often do
C D
But I could have told you, Vincent
G Em
This world was never meant
C D G
For one as beautiful as you
Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song; practice switching between these chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Vincent"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, C, D and Em.
Is "Vincent" 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 "Vincent" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Vincent"?
It was written by Don McLean, and released in 1971.