Polly Chords
“Polly” by Nirvana guitar chords: in the key of Em with the chords Em, G, 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 Polly
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About Polly
“Polly” by Nirvana is a well-known rock song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — Em, G, D, C and Bb — with the progression centred on Em, G 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.
Polly — FAQ
What key is “Polly” in?
“Polly” by Nirvana is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Polly”?
“Polly” uses 5 chords: Em, G, D, C and Bb.
Is “Polly” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Polly” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Polly”?
“Polly” is performed by Nirvana.
Is there a play-along video for “Polly”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Polly”?
“Polly” is categorised as Rock.
