Key: G · BPM: 98 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, C, G, F
[Verse] D C G Big wheels keep on turning D C G Carry me home to see my kin. D C Singing songs G about the southland D C G I miss'ole' 'bamy once again (and I think it's a sin) [Instrumental] D C G D C G D Well, I heard Mister C G Young sing about her D Well, I heard ole C G Neil put her down. D Well, I hope Neil C G Young will remember, D C A southern man G Don't need him around anyhow [Chorus] D C G Sweet home Alabama, D C G Where the skies are so blue, D C G Sweet home Alabama, D C G Lord, I'm coming home to you. [Instrumental] D C G D C G [Verse] D In Birmingham they C G F C D love the Gov'nor Boo hoo hoo ! D C Now we all did G what we could do. D Now Watergate C G Does not bother me. D Does your C G Conscience bother you? (tell the truth) [Chorus] D C G Sweet home Alabama, D C G Where the skies are so blue, D C G Sweet home Alabama, D C G Lord, I'm coming home to you. [Instrumental] D C G D C G Ah Ah Ah Alabama x4 D C G D C G [Verse] D C Now Muscle Shoals G has got the Swampers D And they've been C known to pick G A tune or two D C Lord they get me G Off so much D C They pick me up when G I'm feeling blue Now how about you?) [Chorus] D C G Sweet home Alabama, D Where the C G skies are so blue, D C G Sweet home Alabama, D Lord, I'm C G coming home to you. D C G Sweet home Alabama, (oh sweet home) D C G Where the skies are so blue, (and it's true) D C G Sweet home Alabama, D C G Lord, I'm coming home to you. [Outro] D C G Some folks prefer Cadd9 rather then C Set8
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 24th of June 1974, the track was released. The track was from the album Second Helping.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: D, C, G, F
- BPM: 98
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
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Track Info
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- Song: Sweet Home Alabama
- Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Produced by Al Kooper
- Album: Second Helping
- Released Date: 24 June 1974
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Sweet Home Alabama in?
Sweet Home Alabama is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Sweet Home Alabama?
You need D, C, G, F to play Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Do I need a capo for Sweet Home Alabama?
No capo is needed to play Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
How hard is Sweet Home Alabama to play on guitar?
Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.