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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Am · C · D · Em
Vincent Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – Em
C – G – D
G – Em
C – D – G
Verse 2
G – Em
C – G – D
G – Em
C – D – G
Chorus
C – G
Em – D
C – G
Em – D
C – G – Em
D – G
Verse 3
G – Em
C – G – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D – G
Chorus
C – G
Em – D
C – G
Em – D
C – G – Em
D – G
Bridge
G – Em
C – G – D
G – Em
C – D – G
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
Em – D
C – G
Em – D
C – G – Em
D – G
Outro
G – Em
C – G – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D
G – Em
C – D – G
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.