My Favourite Things Guitar Chords
Guitar chords by Rodgers & Hammerstein · Key of D Minor · No Capo
Chords, Key & Strumming Pattern
Chords Used
Strumming Pattern
My Favourite Things is in 3/4 waltz time, so use a simple D D D strum — three downstrokes per bar. This gives the song its characteristic lilting, music-box quality. Counting '1-2-3, 1-2-3' aloud while you play will help you lock into the waltz feel.
About This Song
My Favourite Things is a beloved song from the 1959 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music, made famous by Julie Andrews in the 1965 film. Played in 3/4 waltz time — unusual for most guitar songs — it uses five chords in D minor with a simple three-downstroke strum. It is an excellent intermediate piece that teaches guitarists how to play in compound time while navigating a classical chord vocabulary.
Song Arrangement — Chord Chart
Intro
Dm
Verse 1
Dm / Dm C / A# A
Verse 2
Dm C A# / A# A F
Frequently Asked Questions
What time signature is My Favourite Things in?
My Favourite Things is in 3/4 time (waltz time) — three beats per bar instead of the usual four.
What chords are in My Favourite Things?
The guitar arrangement uses Dm, C, A#, A, and F — all in D minor.
Is My Favourite Things hard to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate mainly due to the 3/4 time signature, which is unusual for guitar. The chord shapes themselves are straightforward.
Who wrote My Favourite Things?
My Favourite Things was written by Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics) for the 1959 musical The Sound of Music.
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