English guitar practice

How to Play Take Me Home, Country Roads on Guitar

Practice this English song with chord changes, a steady starting tempo, and a guided strumming pattern. CampGuitar keeps the chords and beat together while you play.

Chord and strumming guide

Chord changes
G → D → Em → C → G → D → Em → C → G → D → Em → C
Chords used
G, D, Em, C
Starting tempo
81 BPM
Time signature
4/4
Strumming pattern
D - D U - U D U
Pattern guide
Down · Rest · Down · Up · Rest · Up · Down · Up (D = down, U = up, – = rest)

Practice questions

Which chords are used for Take Me Home, Country Roads?

This CampGuitar arrangement uses G, D, Em, C. Follow the chord changes above as you practice.

What tempo should I start with?

Start at 81 BPM, then adjust the tempo in the player to a pace that feels comfortable.

Can I listen to the song while I practice?

Yes. Open YouTube search results for Take Me Home, Country Roads in another tab, then return to the player.

Open the interactive playerListen on YouTube