Wagon Wheel Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker. The checked core chords are A, E, F#m, D, usually played with a capo on fret 2. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Wagon Wheel
A is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 2, play G, D, Em, C shapes, which sound as A, E, F#m, D.
Difficulty: Easy — mostly open chords, with F#m as the one tricky shape, and it moves quickly at 148 BPM. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
Chord sites say key of G = SHAPE key with capo 2, not sounding key. F#m7/Dmaj7 are extension mislabels.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 2, finger these as G, D, Em, C.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Wagon Wheel in?
Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker is in the key of A, at around 148 BPM. With a capo on fret 2, you play G, D, Em, C shapes, which sound in A.
What chords do I need for Wagon Wheel?
The checked core chords are A, E, F#m, D, which most players finger as G, D, Em, C with a capo on fret 2.
Is Wagon Wheel good for beginners?
Easy. Mostly open chords, with F#m as the one tricky shape, and it moves quickly at 148 BPM. The capo turns the chords into G, D, Em, C shapes.
What capo do you use for Wagon Wheel?
Fret 2. With the capo there you play G, D, Em, C shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of A.