Georgia On My Mind chords

by Willie Nelson

Song Key: Db Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 58 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate 🟠

Guitar Chords in C Major: C, C7, A, D9, G7, G7#5, E7, Am, C7/G, F, F#dim7, Am7, Dm7, Eaug, A7, Dm7, Daug, F7, D7, B7, Em7, D#7, Bb

Capo: 1st fret (to play along with the video in Db Major)

Chord Chart Legend
C Major C7 C7/G D7 Dm7 D9 D+ D#7 E7 Em7 E+ F Major F Major barre chord F#dim7 G7 G7#5 A Major A7 A7-V2 Am Am7 Bb Major Bb Major barre chord B7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
C Major C7 C7/G D7 Dm7 D9 D+ D#7 E7 Em7 E+ F Major F Major barre chord F#dim7 G7 G7#5 A Major A7 A7-V2 Am Am7 Bb Major Bb Major barre chord B7

Georgia On My Mind

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
            
                C   C7   A  A     D9     G7     C     C     G7#5     
Intro: 4/4 ♪♪|                 |      -      |      |     -        |

      C            E7
      1. Geor-gia,    Geor-gia,
 Am   C7/G              F       F#dim7
         The  whole  day through
                 C         Am7
         Just an old sweet song
    Dm7        G7               Eaug    A7     Daug    G7
         Keeps Geor-gia on my | mind  -      |       -     |

      C            E7
      2. Geor-gia,    Geor-gia
 Am   C7/G           F     F#dim7
         A  song  of  you
                  C              Am7
         Comes as sweet and clear
     Dm7              G7               C        F7    C      E7
         As moon-light   through the | pines -      |     -     |

     Am7         Dm7        Am7            F7
Bridge:  O-ther  arms  reach    out  to  me
     Am7         Dm7   Am7           D7
         O-ther  eyes  smile ten-der-ly
     Am7      Dm7             C        B7
         Still   in peace-ful dreams I see
              Em7        D#7              Dm7    G7
         The  road  leads     right  to | you  -     |

      C             E7
      3. Geor-gia,     Geor-gia, 
 Am   C7/G             F       F#dim7
         No  peace  I     find
                 C         Am7
         Just an old sweet song
     Dm7          G7            C      F7    C    G7#5
         Keeps Geor-gia on my | mind -     |    -       |


Instrumental: Repeat Verse

      C              E7
      3. Geor-gia,      Geor-gia, 
 Am   C7/G             F      F#dim7
         No  peace  I     find
                 C         A7
         Just an old sweet song
     Dm7                G7       Eaug     A7
         Keeps Geor-gia    on my mind...|     |
                 Dm7                  G7
         Just an old sweet song keeps Geor-gia 
                  C       Bb    F
         On  my | mind -     |      On my | 
             C      Bb   F
         ‖: mind -     |     On my :‖...  Repeat to Fade

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: Db Major - 5 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb)
  • Chords in Db Major: Db, Db7, Bb, Eb9, Ab7, Ab7#5, F7, Bbm, Db7/Ab, Gb, Gdim7, Bbm7, Ebm7, Faug, Bb7, Ebm7, Ebaug, Gb7, Eb7, C7, Fm7, E7, Cb (B)
  • Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure with a triplet feel (1& = 1 & &)
  • Tempo: Moderately slow
  • Metronome: ♩ = 58
  • Voice Range: F3 - Db5
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
    This song includes a wide range of chords — from basic barre forms to dominant 7ths, diminished, augmented, extended, and slash chords.  It’s ideal for players who are comfortable with barre chords, have some experience with jazz-style voicings, and are ready to tackle more colorful and expressive chord progressions.
  • 🎸 Practice Tip:
    Learn all the chords first, especially the less common or jazz-style ones, and practice switching between them. This will help you play through the song smoothly without needing to stop when a tricky chord shows up. Focus on the harder changes early on, and you'll be much more confident when playing at full speed.

  • The more challenging chords here are: D9, G7#5, F#dim7, Eaug, D#7. They can all be found in the chord charts, but you may prefer an alternative voicing.

    If you don't know how to read the written chords below, the links will take you to their respective pages with all the necessary chord charts.

        
D9:     xx0210  x54555  10-9-10-9-10-x
    
G7#5:   321001  3x3443  x8988x  x-10-13-10-12-11
    
F#dim7: xx1212  2312xx  x3424xx
    
Eaug:   x3211x  4321xx  xx6554
    
D#7:    x6564x  x68686  11-13-11(13)-12-14-11
  • This is definitely one for the jazz enthusiasts. Jazz Guitarist

Song Details:

Album Cover
Album Cover
  • Composer: Hoagy Carmichael
  • Lyricist: Stuart Gorrrell
  • Date: 1930
  • Lyrics Begin: Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
  • Genre: Country
  • Featured Artist: Willie Nelson
  • Single:
    Recorded: 1977
    Released: March 25, 1978
    B-side: On the Sunny Side of the Street
  • Album: Stardust
    Recorded: December 3–12, 1977
    Released: April 1978
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