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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.
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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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
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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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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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
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.