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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
White Winter Hymnal Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
White Winter Hymnal Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
White Winter Hymnal Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
White Winter Hymnal Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
White Winter Hymnal Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
Em – C
G – C – G – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Chorus
C – G – Em – C (×2)
Verse 2
G – C – G
Em – C
G – C – G – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Chorus
C – G – Em – C (×2)
Bridge
G – C – G
Em – C
G – C – G – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Chorus
C – G – Em – C (×2)
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.