A Horse With No Name — Chords

America

Key E minorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

Em›D6/9

Famously just two chords — a relaxed back-and-forth groove the entire song.

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. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

❓ A Horse With No Name — FAQ

What key is A Horse With No Name in?

A Horse With No Name is in E minor.

What chords does A Horse With No Name use?

The main progression uses Em, D6/9. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the A Horse With No Name guitar tone?

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