Song Tabs

“Home On The Range” is a classic American folk song, often played in a relaxed, singalong style. Its gentle melody and simple structure make it ideal for beginner guitarists to practice chord transitions and rhythm.

How to Play on Guitar

The song is in the key of G major and uses common open chords: G, C, D7, A7, Em, Am7.
Begin by getting familiar with each chord’s finger placement, especially D7 and A7, as they recur often and are key to the song’s sound.

Strumming Pattern:
Try a simple down-down-up-up-down-up pattern (D-D-U-U-D-U) for a gentle, flowing feel, which matches the song’s laid-back pace. You can also use just steady down strums for each beat if you’re just starting out.

Chord Transitions:

• Practice moving from G to C and back, as this shift is frequent.
• The change between G and D7 (and sometimes A7) occurs quickly, so practice these transitions slowly at first.
• When you see Am7, you can play it by lifting your ring finger off the Am shape, which makes for an easier switch from C.

Additional Tips:

• Let chords ring out fully; don’t rush strums or transitions.
• If singing, play more softly to support vocals.
• For the outro, end gently by letting the last G chord ring.

Enjoy the classic folk feel and use this song to build your confidence with chord changes and strumming!