John Henry chords
The legend of the steel-driving man who raced a steam drill. It is a driving three-chord song.
- Chords
- 3
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 3 chords: G, C and D. The change you'll make most is D 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 John Henry?
This arrangement uses G, C and D.
Is John Henry easy to play on guitar?
Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.