Down in the Valley chords

A slow Kentucky love song that is perfect for practising a waltz strum. It uses only G and D7.

Chords
2
Level
Beginner
Time
3/4

Chords

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. /
  4. D7
  5. D7
  6. /
  7. /
  8. G

How to play it

You need 2 chords: G and D7. The change you'll make most is D7 to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 3/4 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 Down in the Valley?

This arrangement uses G and D7.

Is Down in the Valley easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 2 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.