Achy Breaky Heart — Chords

Billy Ray Cyrus

Key A majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

A›E

About as simple as it gets — two chords, A and E, with a driving country strum.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Achy Breaky Heart — FAQ

What key is Achy Breaky Heart in?

Achy Breaky Heart is in A major.

What chords does Achy Breaky Heart use?

The main progression uses A, E. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Achy Breaky Heart guitar tone?

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