Sweet Home Alabama — Chords

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Key D majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song

D›C›G

The three-chord cycle never stops turning — the licks live between the changes.

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.

❓ Sweet Home Alabama — FAQ

What key is Sweet Home Alabama in?

Sweet Home Alabama is in D major.

What chords does Sweet Home Alabama use?

The main progression uses D, C, G. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Sweet Home Alabama guitar tone?

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