Wagon Wheel — Chords

Old Crow Medicine Show

Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Verse

G›D›Em›C

Chorus

G›D›C›G

The ultimate four-chord singalong — G–D–Em–C round and round, drop the Em in the chorus.

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.

❓ Wagon Wheel — FAQ

What key is Wagon Wheel in?

Wagon Wheel is in G major.

What chords does Wagon Wheel use?

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

How do I get the Wagon Wheel guitar tone?

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