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Where Did You Sleep Last Night Chords

Here are the chords for “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” by Nirvana — in the key of A (A, G, B and B/F#). 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:AGBB/F#E5F#

Chords for Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Key: ABPM: 90Difficulty: EasyRock
A
3
90
A G B B/F# E5
A G B B/F# E5
 My E5girl, my girl, don't Alie to Gme
 Tell me Bwhere did you F#sleep last E5night
 In the E5pines, in the pines
 Where the Asun don't ever Gshine
 I would Bshiver the F#whole night E5through
 My E5girl, my girl, where Awill you Ggo
 I'm Bgoing where the F#cold wind E5blows
 In the E5pines, in the pines
 Where the Asun don't ever Gshine
 I would Bshiver the F#whole night E5through
 Her E5husband, was a hard Aworking Gman
 Just Babout a F#mile from E5here
 His E5head was found in a Adriving Gwheel
 But his Bbody F#never was E5found
 My E5girl, my girl, don't Alie to Gme
 Tell me Bwhere did you F#sleep last E5night
 In the E5pines, in the pines
 Where the Asun don't ever Gshine
 I would Bshiver the F#whole night E5through
 (Gently)
 My E5girl, my girl, don't Alie to Gme
 Tell me Bwhere did you F#sleep last E5night
 In the E5pines, in the pines
 Where the Asun don't ever Gshine
 I would Bshiver the F#whole night E5through
 (Loudly)
 My E5girl, my girl, where Awill you Ggo
 I'm Bgoing where the F#cold wind E5blows
 In the E5pines, in the pines
 Where the Asun don't ever Gshine
 I would Bshiver the F#whole night E5through

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About Where Did You Sleep Last Night

Nirvana's “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” is a rock track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — A, G, B, B/F#, E5 and F# — with the progression centred on A, G and B. 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.

Where Did You Sleep Last Night — FAQ

What key is “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” in?

“Where Did You Sleep Last Night” by Nirvana is in the key of A. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”?

“Where Did You Sleep Last Night” uses 6 chords: A, G, B, B/F#, E5 and F#.

Is “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”?

“Where Did You Sleep Last Night” is performed by Nirvana.

Is there a play-along video for “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Where Did You Sleep Last Night”?

“Where Did You Sleep Last Night” is categorised as Rock.