Take Me Home Country Roads Guitar Chords Guide

Jul 13, 2026

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This guide provides the full guitar chord progression, strumming patterns, capo positions, and beginner-friendly tips for the song 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' by John Denver. The original key is A, but with a capo on the 2nd fret, the chords G, Em, D, and C can be used, making it suitable for beginners.

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chord country road Take Me Home, Country Roads ‒ Guitar Chords Guide “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” often referred to simply as Country Roads, is a timeless American folk/country song by John Denver, released in ×ßÝ× . It evokes nostalgia for West Virginia and has become one of the state’s unofficial anthems. For guitar enthusiasts, this song is a favorite for sing-alongs, campfires, and covers. This guide provides the full guitar chord progression, strumming patterns, capo positions, and beginner-friendly tips. Song Key and Capo • • • Original Key: A (played with Capo Ø on G shape) Common Chords: G, Em, D, C Optional Chords: D/F\#, F, DÝ ( used in some bridge arrangements) Using Capo Ø allows guitarists to use the easy G-Em-D-C chord family, making it suitable for beginners. Chord Progression Intro G Em D C G Verse Example G Em Almost heaven, West Virginia D C G Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River G Em Life is old there, older than the trees D C G Younger than the mountains, growin’ like a breeze Chorus G D Country roads, take me home Em C To the place I belong G D West Virginia, mountain mama C G Take me home, country roads Bridge (Optional) Em D/F\# G I hear her voice in the mornin’ hour C G D She calls me, the radio reminds me of my home far away The bridge sometimes adds F or DÝ to enrich the harmony. Strumming Patterns • Beginner-friendly: Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (D D U U D U) • Simple: Downstrokes only for a classic folk sound • Play-along tip: Start s low and follow the natural rhythm of the lyrics | Tips for Playing × . Capo Usage: Place Capo on Ønd fret to play in the original A key with G chord shapes.Ø . Chord Transitions: Practice moving between G, Em, D, and C slowly before playing at full speed. Ù . Strumming Dynamics: Emphasize downstrokes on strong beats to capture the country feel. Ú . Play Along Videos: YouTube tutorials are available to follow chords with lyrics for easy practice. | | --- | | Learning Resources • Ultimate Guitar Tabs:Ver ×, Ver Ø • PDF Chord Chart:RooksNestAcademy • GuitarTuna Easy Chords:GuitarTuna • YouTube Tutorials:Lesson ×, Lesson Ø • Songsterr Chords & Tabs:Songsterr • Quick Chord Chart:Lauren Bateman | Summary Table | Feature | Details | | --- | --- | | Song | Take Me Home, Country Roads | | Artist | John Denver | | Released | ×ßÝ× | | Key | A (Capo Ø, play G chords) | | Main Chords | G, Em, D, C | | Optional Chords | D/F\#, F, DÝ | | Strumming Pattern | D-DU-UDU or simple downstrokes | | Difficulty | Beginner-friendly |

Jul 13, 2026

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