Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords

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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Guitar

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Ukulele

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Piano

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Banjo

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Mandolin

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Btap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · B

Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords – Harmonica

Nirvana’s haunting acoustic rendition of the traditional folk song “In the Pines”. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chords as shown for the original key, or remove the capo and play these chords for a lower, darker sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 2

 
E
Her husband, was a hard working man
A E
Just about a mile from here
E B
His head was found in a driving wheel
A E
But his body never was found
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Verse 3

 
E
My girl, my girl, don’t lie to me
A E
Tell me where did you sleep last night
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Chorus

 
A E
My girl, my girl, where will you go
B E
I’m going where the cold wind blows
E B
In the pines, in the pines
A E
Where the sun don’t ever shine
E B
I would shiver the whole night through
 

Outro

 
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
E B
Shiver the whole night through…
A E
Shiver the whole night through…
 

Practice tip: Let the last strum of each chord ring out and fade naturally to match the song’s somber, spacious feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and B.

Is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"?

It was written by Traditional, and released in 1993.