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White Winter Hymnal Chords

Fleet Foxes Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Guitar

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Ukulele

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Piano

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Banjo

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Mandolin

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

White Winter Hymnal Chords – Harmonica

Fleet Foxes’ evocative folk song about winter memories and fleeting moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the given G shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Verse 2

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Bridge

G C G

I was following the pack, all swallowed in their coats

Em C

With scarves tied around their throats

G C G C

To keep their little heads from falling in the snow

G C

And I turned ’round and there you went

Em C

And I turned ’round and there you went

G C

And I turned ’round and there you gone

Chorus

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

C G Em C

Oh, the drifter, oh, the drifter

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, Em). Practice the chord progression slowly to get the dreamy, flowing feel right before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Winter Hymnal"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "White Winter Hymnal" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Winter Hymnal" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Winter Hymnal"?

It was written by Robin Pecknold, and released in 2008.