Alberta

Q: How to play the easy chords for Alberta (Bob Dylan)?

To play the Easy Chords for Alberta, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓

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[Em]Albert[D]a let [G]your h[C/G]air ha[G]ng low
[C]Alberta [G]let you[C/G]r hair h[G]ang low
[C]I'll give yo[G]u more gold
[G] [F#] [Em] /
Than your apron can hold
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [G] /
If you'd only let your hair hang low

[Em]Alber[D]ta wha[G]t's o[C/G]n your[G] mind
[C]Alberta[G] what's[C/G] on yo[G]ur mind
[C]You keep me worr[G]ied and bothered
[G] [F#] [Em] /
All of the time
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [G] /
Alberta what's on your mind

[Em]Alberta[D] don't[G] you tr[C/G]eat me[G] unkind
[C]Alberta [G]don't you[C/G] treat m[G]e unkind
[C]Oh my heart[G] is so sad
[G] [F#] [Em] /
Cause I want you so bad
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [G] /
Alberta don't you treat me unkind

[Em]Albert[D]a let [G]your h[C/G]air ha[G]ng low
[C]Alberta [G]let you[C/G]r hair h[G]ang low
[C]I'll give yo[G]u more gold
[G] [F#] [Em] /
Than your apron can hold
[G] [D] [G] [C] [G] [G] /
If you'll only let your hair hang low

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Folk

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Strumming Pattern ↓

Time Signature 4/4

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Alberta by Bob Dylan is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C/G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Alberta by Bob Dylan: sounding in G (Capo Fret 4, shape D#) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Capo on Fret 4 (played in D# shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F# requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

vi – V – I – IV – F#

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em D G C/G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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C F#

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D# Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into D#, maintaining G sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: vi – V – I – IV – F# • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Alberta (Bob Dylan)?

To play the Easy Chords for Alberta, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Alberta?

The original recording key for Alberta by Bob Dylan is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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