Chords in the Key of G major

The key of G major has 1 sharp (F♯). Its chords are G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em · F♯dim, and most songs are built around G · C · D · Em.

Chords in G major

Degree	Chord	Type
I	G	major
ii	Am	minor
iii	Bm	minor
IV	C	major
V	D	major
vi	Em	minor
vii°	F♯dim	diminished
V7	D7	dominant 7th — often used instead of V

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Chords in the key of G major — guitar chord charts for G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

I–V–vi–IV (the pop progression)

G D Em C

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vi–IV–I–V (emotional ballad)

Em C G D

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I–vi–IV–V (50s progression)

G Em C D

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Canon progression (Pachelbel)

G D Em Bm C G C D

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Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 3 + E major shapes → sounds in G major
Capo on fret 5 + D major shapes → sounds in G major
Capo on fret 7 + C major shapes → sounds in G major

Related keys and scales

Relative key: E minor — same key signature.

A half step up: Ab major · a half step down: F# major

Scales: G major scale · G major pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of G major?

The diatonic chords of G major are G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F#dim. Most songs revolve around G, C, D, Em, and D7 shows up often too.

How can I play in G major more easily on guitar?

It's an easy key you can play with open chords. With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 3 + E major shapes, capo 5 + D major shapes, capo 7 + C major shapes.

How many sharps or flats does G major have?

1 sharp (F♯). Its relative key, E minor, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to G major?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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