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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Am · Bm · C · D
Wild Horses Chords – Harmonica
Rolling Stones’ beautiful ballad of love and longing. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this gently. The acoustic version works best with fingerpicking on the verse and a light strum on the chorus.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Chorus
Am – C – D – G (×2)
Verse 2
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Chorus
Am – C – D – G (×2)
Verse 3
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Bm – G – Bm – G
Am – C – D – G
Chorus
Am – C – D – G (×2)
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the trickiest change. Practice the Bm to G transition until it’s smooth. You can substitute Bm7 (x20202) if the full barre is difficult.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Wild Horses"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm, C and D.
Is "Wild Horses" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Wild Horses" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Wild Horses"?
It was written by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and released in 1971.