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Wildwood Flower chords

Based on "I'll Twine 'Mid the Ringlets" (1860)

The Carter Family's 1928 recording made it a guitar showpiece. The chord changes underneath are simple C, F and G7.

Chords
3
Level
Easy
Time
4/4

Chords

C×321
G7321
F××321

Chart

Verse

  1. C
  2. /
  3. G7
  4. /
  5. G7
  6. /
  7. C
  8. /
  9. C
  10. /
  11. F
  12. C
  13. C
  14. G7
  15. C
  16. /

How to play it

You need 3 chords: C, G7 and F. The change you'll make most is C to G7, 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 Wildwood Flower?

This arrangement uses C, G7 and F.

Is Wildwood Flower easy to play on guitar?

Fairly. None of the 3 chords needs a full barre, though there are a few more shapes to learn.

Can I play Wildwood Flower with easier chords?

Yes. Put a capo on fret 3 and play A, E7 and D. It sounds exactly the same.