Georgia on My Mind by Hoagy Carmichael is played in the key of F at a advanced difficulty level, originally released in the 1930s. It uses 4 chords — F Dm Gm7 C7 — arranged in the I-vi-ii-V progression.
About the I-vi-ii-V progression
The I-vi-ii-V is a "circle progression" where each chord's root drops by a fourth. This creates one of the strongest harmonic movements in Western music. It's the backbone of doo-wop, jazz standards, and countless mid-century ballads.
Playing in the key of F
F major is a stretch for beginners. The F chord itself needs a barre or partial shape, and Bb (the IV chord) is a full barre. Many players capo the 3rd fret and use D-major shapes to make this key easier.
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Learn to play Georgia on My Mind by Hoagy Carmichael on guitar. It sits in the key of F and uses the I-vi-ii-V progression with the chords F Dm Gm7 C7.