Greensleeves chords

Traditional English tune, 16th century

Registered in London in 1580, it is one of the oldest popular tunes still widely played. The minor waltz is lovely fingerpicked.

Chords

You need 4 chords: Am, G, F and E. The change you'll make most is G to Am, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.

Each box is one bar of 3/4 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 Greensleeves?

This arrangement uses Am, G, F and E.

Is Greensleeves easy to play on guitar?

Fairly. None of the 4 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.