Oh! Susanna chords
Foster's song became an anthem of the 1849 California Gold Rush. It has a quick, bright tempo and three chords.
- Chords
- 3
- Level
- Easy
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 3 chords: C, G7 and F. The change you'll make most is C to G7, 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 Oh! Susanna?
This arrangement uses C, G7 and F.
Is Oh! Susanna 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 Oh! Susanna with easier chords?
Yes. Put a capo on fret 3 and play A, E7 and D. It sounds exactly the same.