Tom Dooley chords

Traditional North Carolina folk song

Based on an 1866 murder case, it became a huge hit in the 1958 folk revival. Two chords are all you need.

Chords

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

What chords are in Tom Dooley?

This arrangement uses G and D7.

Is Tom Dooley easy to play on guitar?

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