Earth Song Guitar Chords

Chords Used

GmCDAmA#Cm

Strumming Pattern

D DU DU

Chord Breakdown for Earth Song

Verse

Gm  / C / Gm  / C  / Gm  / C  / D   − 2 TIMES
Cm  / A# / Gm  Cm / D

Chorus

GM/C  − 7 TIMES
GM/D

Bridge

CM/A#/GM/CM/D

Chorus 2

GM/C  − 7 TIMES
GM/D
AM/D  − 7 TIMES
AM/E

Verse 2

AM/D- 12 TIMES
AM/D/E

Final Chorus

AM/D  − 15 TIMES
AM/E

How to Play Earth Song on Guitar

Earth Song by Michael Jackson is a powerful environmental anthem in G Minor, played at around 72 BPM. It uses six chords — Gm, C, D, Am, A#, and Cm — and builds dramatically from a quiet verse to an explosive final chorus. The D DU DU strumming pattern works well for the main sections, though you can strum harder as the song crescendos. Focus on the Gm to C movement which drives the entire verse and chorus. The song modulates upward towards the finale — an excellent challenge for intermediate players.

Frequently Asked Questions

› What key is Earth Song in?

Earth Song by Michael Jackson is in G Minor. The main chord progression is Gm and C, which repeats throughout the verse and chorus.

› What chords does Earth Song use?

Earth Song uses Gm, C, D, Am, A# (Bb), and Cm. The verse and chorus primarily use Gm and C, with D resolving at the end of each section.

› Is Earth Song hard to play on guitar?

Earth Song is rated intermediate. The chord shapes are manageable, but the song requires good dynamic control as it builds in intensity from verse to final chorus.

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