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The Great Gig in the Sky

Pink Floyd

04:44

BmFA#Gm7C7Fmaj7A#maj7D#maj7Cm7F7Gm

How to play The Great Gig in the Sky on guitar

The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd uses 11 chords: Bm, F, A#, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A#maj7, D#maj7, Cm7, F7, Gm. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration04:44
Chords11
Bm F A# F Gm7 C7 Gm7 C7 F Fmaj7 A#maj7 D#maj7 Cm7 F7 F7 A#maj7 D#maj7 A# Gm Gm7 Gm7 C7
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What chords are in The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd?

The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd uses 11 chords: Bm, F, A#, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A#maj7, D#maj7, Cm7, F7, Gm. The song features 11 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd?

A capo on fret 3 is the most popular way to play The Great Gig in the Sky. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 3, you'd play G#m, D, G, Em7, A7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is The Great Gig in the Sky hard to play on guitar?

The Great Gig in the Sky is an advanced guitar song. It uses 11 chords including Bm, F, A#, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.

Can a beginner play The Great Gig in the Sky on guitar?

The Great Gig in the Sky is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.

How long is The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd?

The Great Gig in the Sky by Pink Floyd is 04:44 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons