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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C
While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Harmonica
The Beatles’ emotionally powerful song written by George Harrison with Eric Clapton on guitar. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Slow Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The intro uses a descending bass line on the A string. Let each chord ring and focus on the weeping, melancholy feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – D – E
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – Am – E
Chorus
A – C#m – F#m – C#m
Bm – E
A – C#m – F#m – C#m
Bm – E
Verse 2
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – D – E
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – Am – E
Chorus
A – C#m – F#m – C#m
Bm – E
A – C#m – F#m – C#m
Bm – E
Verse 3
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – D – E
Am – Am/G – Am/F# – Fmaj7
Am – G – Am – E
Practice tip: The Am/G and Am/F# are simply Am with a walking bass note — keep the Am shape and move your bass note from A (5th fret E string) to G (3rd fret) to F# (2nd fret).
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, D, E and C.
Is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?
It was written by George Harrison, and released in 1968.