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Country Roads Ukulele Lesson & Chords
Next Steps — start playing now
✔ Watch the demo video
✔ Follow the Lyric & Chord Sheet
✔ Play along with the Backing Track
⚠️ Important: To play it like the record, use the correct chord shapes and Chef’s Kiss strumming and Thumb Muting techniques.
Once you've got this, you can try Crazy Little Thing Called Love ukulele lesson
The chords are easy — very few make it sound like the record
— Play it Like the Record
These chord shapes are chosen to match how the song was originally played — small variations make Country Roads sound like the original recording.
A - D - E - E7 - F#m - G
Chords (Ukulele - Key A)
Country Roads Ukulele Chords (Key, Shapes & Rhythm)
Songpage
John Denver hit from 1971
Ukulele Key: A
Same as original
Techniques:
Chef's Kiss Strumming
Thumb Muting
Ukulele Chords:
A - D - E - E7 - F#m - G
Goal: Recreate the original John Denver rhythm & feel
Q: What key is Country Roads in on ukulele?
A: Best played in A Major (same as orignal record)
Q: What are the chords for Country Roads on ukulele?
A: A - D - E - E7 - F#m - G
Q: Why doesn’t my Country Roads sound like the original?
A: The chords are well known, but the feel comes from playing it in the right key (A Major) and using the correct rhythm and technique.
👉 See the Getting Started guide to set up your ukulele for this playing style.
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