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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G · Dm
Walking in Memphis Chords – Harmonica
Marc Cohn’s Grammy-winning song about a spiritual and musical pilgrimage to the home of the blues. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Eb, but play the C chord shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
F – C
G – F
C
G
F
Chorus
C
G – F
C
G – F
Verse 2
C
G
F – C
G – F
C
G
F
C – G – F
Chorus
C
G – F
C
G – F
C
G
F
C – G
F
C
G
F
C
G
F
C
G
C
G – F
C
G – F
Outro
C
G
F – C
G – F
C
G – F
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, G, F). Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Walking in Memphis"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.
Is "Walking in Memphis" 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 "Walking in Memphis" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Walking in Memphis"?
It was written by Marc Cohn, and released in 1991.