Free Bird — Chords

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Intro / Verse
G›D/F#›Em›F›C›D
Gentle ballad intro before the gear-down solo; let the slide bass moves ring.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

G213
D/F#2143
Em23
F134211
C×321
D××132
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

1958 Gibson Explorer · Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo (Plexi)

Original amp EQ — bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7.5 · gain 6.5 · presence 6.5

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❓ Free Bird — FAQ

What key is Free Bird in?

Free Bird is in G major.

What chords does Free Bird use?

The main progression uses G, D/F#, Em, F, C, D. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Free Bird guitar tone?

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