In the Pines chords

Also known as "Where Did You Sleep Last Night", it has been recorded in many different forms since the 1920s. This is a simple three-chord version.

Chords
3
Level
Beginner
Time
4/4

Chords

Chart

Verse

  1. G
  2. /
  3. C
  4. G
  5. G
  6. /
  7. D7
  8. /
  9. G
  10. /
  11. C
  12. G
  13. G
  14. D7
  15. G
  16. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: G, C and D7. The change you'll make most is C 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 In the Pines?

This arrangement uses G, C and D7.

Is In the Pines easy to play on guitar?

Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.