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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · F · C
Wellerman Chords – Harmonica
Nathan Evans’ viral sea shanty about a whaling ship awaiting supplies. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Shanty Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the downstrokes to drive the rhythm like a work song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Verse 2
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Verse 3
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Verse 4
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Verse 5
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Verse 6
A
E – A
A
E – A
Chorus
A
E – A
A
E – A
Practice tip: Practice the A to E chord change until it’s automatic, as it’s the most common transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wellerman"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Dm, F and C.
Is "Wellerman" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wellerman" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Wellerman"?
It was written by Traditional, and released in 2021.