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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Em
Wide Open Spaces Chords – Harmonica
A classic song by the Dixie Chicks about a young woman seeking independence. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes as written to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A (×3)
G – D – A
Verse 2
D – A (×3)
G – D – A
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G
D – A
Verse 3
D – A (×3)
G – D – A
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G
D – A
Bridge
D – A – G – D – A – G
D – A – G – D – A – G – D
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G
D – A
Chorus
G – D
A – D
G
D – A
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (D, A, G, and A7). Practice switching between D and A smoothly, as this is the most common transition in the verses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wide Open Spaces"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and Em.
Is "Wide Open Spaces" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wide Open Spaces" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Wide Open Spaces"?
It was written by Susan Gibson, and released in 1998.