Country Roads Chords
Learn to play “Country Roads” by John Denver on guitar — played in the key of G, using G, Em, D and C. 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 Country Roads
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About Country Roads
“Country Roads” by John Denver is a well-known folk song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — G, Em, D, C, F and D7 — with the progression centred on G, Em 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.
Country Roads — FAQ
What key is “Country Roads” in?
“Country Roads” by John Denver is in the key of G. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Country Roads”?
“Country Roads” uses 6 chords: G, Em, D, C, F and D7.
Is “Country Roads” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Country Roads” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Country Roads”?
“Country Roads” is performed by John Denver.
Is there a play-along video for “Country Roads”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Country Roads”?
“Country Roads” is categorised as Folk.
