Annie's Song by John Denver
Annie's Song by John Denver in 3/4 and is in the key of D major. It is built on 6 chords — A, G, D, Bm, F#m, Em. Released in 1974.
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What to watch for
At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord.
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Frequently asked questions
What key is Annie's Song in?
Annie's Song is in D major, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.
What chords does Annie's Song use?
Annie's Song is built on 6 chords: A, G, D, Bm, F#m, Em.
Does Annie's Song need barre chords?
Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.