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Norwegian Wood Chords

Here are the chords for “Norwegian Wood” by The Beatles — in the key of E (E, D, A and Em). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:EDAEmF#mB

Chords for Norwegian Wood

Key: EBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
E
3
90
EI once had a girl Or should I say
Dshe onceAhadEme
EShe showed me her room
EIsn't it goodDNorweAgianEwood
EmShe asked me to stay
EmAnd she told me to sitAanywhere
EmSo I looked around And I noticed
Emthere wasnt aF#mchairB 
EI sat on a rug biding my time
DDrinkingAherEwine
EWe talked until two and then she said
D"It's timeAforEbed"
EmShe told me she worked In the
Emmorning and started toAlaugh
EmI told her I didn't And crawled
Emoff to sleep in theF#mbathB 
EAnd when I awoke I was alone
DThis birdAhadEflown
ESo I lit a fire
EIsn't it goodDNorweAgianEwood
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About Norwegian Wood

“Norwegian Wood” by The Beatles is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — E, D, A, Em, F#m and B — with the progression centred on E, D and A. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. 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.

Norwegian Wood — FAQ

What key is “Norwegian Wood” in?

“Norwegian Wood” by The Beatles is in the key of E. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Norwegian Wood”?

“Norwegian Wood” uses 6 chords: E, D, A, Em, F#m and B.

Is “Norwegian Wood” easy to play on guitar?

“Norwegian Wood” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Norwegian Wood”?

“Norwegian Wood” is performed by The Beatles.