Key: A · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Am, C, D, Em, F, Fmaj7
[Intro] Em G D C Em G D Em G It’s market day when D C They bring the flood Em C D G D Faster than our feet can ru..n Em C D G Swarm of angels from above C Em D G D All is broken, still they come C Em And round the oak tree G D Air is shaking C Em G D Children sleep under the sun C G And we go down to the river to pray D Am Pray for magic and another day C But it’s low now, it’s like G we’re fading away D C Into the dirt of memory Em G D Along the Silk Road C The fires burn Em C D G Where the seats of learning stood Em C And handsome couples D G Would take a turn C Em D G Through the wealthy neighbourhood C Em G D Oh, roll the stone or move the mountain C Em G D Wake oh, wake your time has come C G And we go down to the river to pray D Am Pray for magic and another day C But it’s low now G It’s like we’re fading away D C Into the dirt of memory G And we go down to the river today D Am We pray for silence and we pray for grace C But it’s low now G Still you’re rubbing my face D C Into the dirt of memory Fmaj7 F Fmaj7 Ooooooooh oo oo F C Am G F In a shop in Al-Medina Fmaj7 C G F And a house in the old quarter C G Fmaj7 And I’ll never sleep again D Fmaj7 Centuries lived in these stones D I don’t think you know Em G D C Em C D G C Em G D Oh roll the stone or move the mountain C Em G D Wake, oh wake, your time has come C G And we go down to the river to pray D Am Pray for magic and another day C But it’s low now G It’s like we’re fading away D C Into the dirt of memory G And we go down to the river today D Am We pray for silence and we pray for grace C But it’s low now G Still you’re rubbing my face D C Into the dirt of memory
ℹ️ About This Song
Presenting Dirt chords progression. The song was released on the 17th of July 2021, produced by Keane. The song is on the A major key, to simplify the chords, use a Capo on the 2nd fret.

Dirt Track Info
Recommended Gear
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Key: A
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: G, Am, C, D, Em, F, Fmaj7
- Suggested Strumming:
- Intro: D D DUU D D
- song: D D DD D
D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
|---|---|
| G – 320003 Am – x02210 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Em – 022000 F – 133211 Fmaj7 – xx3210 | G – 0232 Am – 2000 C – 0003 D – 2220 Em – 0402 F – 133211 Fmaj7 – 2413 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Dirt in?
Dirt is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for Dirt?
You need G, Am, C, D, Em, F, Fmaj7 to play Dirt by Keane.
Do I need a capo for Dirt?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Dirt by Keane.
How hard is Dirt to play on guitar?
Dirt by Keane is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.