While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords

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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Ctap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Ctap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Ctap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Banjo

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)
123456

Tip: The intro uses a descending bass line on the A string. Let each chord ring and focus on the weeping, melancholy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Ctap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · D · E · C

While My Guitar Gently Weeps Chords – Mandolin

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)
123456

Tip: The intro uses a descending bass line on the A string. Let each chord ring and focus on the weeping, melancholy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.

Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Ctap to play
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)
123456

Tip: The intro uses a descending bass line on the A string. Let each chord ring and focus on the weeping, melancholy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the floor and I see it needs sweeping
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know why nobody told you
Bm E
How to unfold your love
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how someone controlled you
Bm E
They bought and sold you
 

Verse 2

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at the world and I notice it’s turning
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
With every mistake we must surely be learning
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

Chorus

 
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were diverted
Bm E
You were perverted too
A C#m F#m C#m
I don’t know how you were inverted
Bm E
No one alerted you
 

Verse 3

 
Am Am/G Am/F# Fmaj7
I look at you all, see the love there that’s sleeping
Am G D E
While my guitar gently weeps
Am Am/GAm/F#Fmaj7
Look at you all
Am G Am E
Still my guitar gently weeps
 

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.