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Baa, Baa, Black Sheep chords

Traditional nursery rhyme, first printed 1744

It shares its melody with Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, so if you know one you know both.

Chords
3
Level
Easy
Time
4/4

Chords

C×321
F××321
G7321

Chart

Verse

  1. C
  2. F
  3. C
  4. /
  5. F
  6. C
  7. G7
  8. C
  9. C
  10. F
  11. C
  12. G7
  13. C
  14. F
  15. C
  16. G7
  17. C
  18. F
  19. C
  20. /
  21. F
  22. C
  23. G7
  24. C

How to play it

You need 3 chords: C, F and G7. The change you'll make most is C to F, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.

Questions

What chords are in Baa, Baa, Black Sheep?

This arrangement uses C, F and G7.

Is Baa, Baa, Black Sheep easy to play on guitar?

Fairly. None of the 3 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.

Can I play Baa, Baa, Black Sheep with easier chords?

Yes. Put a capo on fret 3 and play A, D and E7. It sounds exactly the same.