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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb
White Room Chords – Harmonica
A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×3)
D – G
Verse 2
G – C (×3)
D – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
Am – Em
D – G
Verse 3
G
C – G
Chorus
C – G (×2)
Am – Em
D – G
Bridge
Am – Em – C
D – G – C (×7)
Outro
G
C – G
G
C – G
Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "White Room"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.
Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "White Room" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "White Room"?
It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.