Stairway to Heaven — Chords

Led Zeppelin
Key A minorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Intro
Am›G#aug›C/G›D/F#›Fmaj7›G›Am
The descending intro is fingerpicked — chord names mark the bass walk.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Am×231
C/G3421
D/F#2143
Fmaj7××321G213
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string. Tap a chord for the full how-to.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup) · Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with

Original amp EQ — bass 6.5 · mid 5 · treble 7 · gain 6 · presence 5.5

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❓ Stairway to Heaven — FAQ

What key is Stairway to Heaven in?

Stairway to Heaven is in A minor.

What chords does Stairway to Heaven use?

The main progression uses Am, G#aug, C/G, D/F#, Fmaj7, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Stairway to Heaven guitar tone?

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