[Intro] G G [Verse 1] C If I should fall down, Gadd11 Dsus4 Under stars I can't call out, Bm C Get me back to my home ground, C G Let me add to the weight of the woods. [Verse 2] C Tether my bones tight, Gadd11 D In view of that coastline, Bm C And bury this soul of mine, C G Give it back to the weight of the woods. [Outro] G G Ooooh . . . aaaah . . .
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Q: What chords are used in The Weight of the Woods (Reprise) by Dermot Kennedy?
The song uses G, C, Bm, Gadd11, Dsus4, and D. The core progression is C – Gadd11 – Bm – C – G, giving the track its signature atmospheric, melancholic feel.
Q: What key is The Weight of the Woods (Reprise) in?
The song is in the key of G Major. No capo is required — all chords are played in standard open position.
Q: Is The Weight of the Woods (Reprise) easy to play on guitar?
Mostly yes — the song is beginner to intermediate. The G, C, and Bm chords are common, but the Gadd11 (320010) and Dsus4 (xx0233) voicings add a unique texture and may take a little practice. Once you have those shapes, the song flows easily due to its slow, unhurried pace.
Q: What album is The Weight of the Woods (Reprise) from?
It is the opening track (Track 1) from Dermot Kennedy’s 2026 album The Weight of the Woods, released on April 3, 2026. It features the Maynooth University Chamber Choir and is a shorter, choral version of the album’s closing title track.
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“The Weight of the Woods (Reprise)” opens Dermot Kennedy’s deeply personal 2026 album The Weight of the Woods. A hauntingly beautiful intro featuring the Maynooth University Chamber Choir, this track distills the album’s emotional core into two verses and a soaring outro. On guitar, the song follows a gentle G – C – Bm – Gadd11 progression that feels both intimate and cinematic. With just 5 chords (including the atmospheric Gadd11 and Dsus4 voicings), it’s a rewarding piece for beginner and intermediate players alike.
Track Info
- Song: The Weight of the Woods (Reprise)
- Artist: Dermot Kennedy
- Album: The Weight of the Woods (2026)
- Track: #1 (Album Opener)
- Featured: Maynooth University Chamber Choir
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Key: G Major
- Capo: No Capo
- Chords: G, C, Bm, Gadd11, Dsus4, D
- Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
- Suggested Strumming: D = Down Stroke, U = Upstroke
Legend: D = Downstroke | U = Upstroke | (space) = pause
💡 This is a slow, atmospheric track — a gentle fingerpicking pattern (P-I-M-A) sounds stunning. Let each chord ring out fully and resist rushing the changes.