Free Fallin’ — Chords

Tom Petty

Key F major (D shapes, capo 3)Tuning StandardCapo Capo 3

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

D›Dsus4›G›A

Capo 3, then it’s essentially a I–IV–V loop in D shapes — D to G with the little Dsus4 lift, and A closing the turnaround. Big open strums.

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.

❓ Free Fallin’ — FAQ

What key is Free Fallin’ in?

Free Fallin’ is in F major (D shapes, capo 3).

What chords does Free Fallin’ use?

The main progression uses D, Dsus4, G, A. Tuning: Standard. Capo: Capo 3.

How do I get the Free Fallin’ guitar tone?

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