Cecilia Chords
Learn to play “Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, C and D. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Cecilia
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About Cecilia
“Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel is a well-known folk song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 3 chords — G, C and D — with the progression centred on G, C and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Cecilia — FAQ
What key is “Cecilia” in?
“Cecilia” by Simon & Garfunkel is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Cecilia”?
“Cecilia” uses 3 chords: G, C and D.
Is “Cecilia” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Cecilia” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Cecilia”?
“Cecilia” is performed by Simon & Garfunkel.
Is there a play-along video for “Cecilia”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Cecilia”?
“Cecilia” is categorised as Folk.
