Yankee Doodle chords
Originally sung by British soldiers to mock colonists, it was adopted as an American patriotic song. It is quick and cheerful.
- Chords
- 3
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 3 chords: G, D7 and C. 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.
Questions
What chords are in Yankee Doodle?
This arrangement uses G, D7 and C.
Is Yankee Doodle easy to play on guitar?
Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.