Smoke on the Water
BeginnerDeep Purple
Classic Rock · 3 chords
The most famous guitar riff in rock. Great for learning power chords and rock rhythm.
Chords used in this song
Chord progression
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About the chords in "Smoke on the Water"
"Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple uses the chords Gm, A#, C. This is a beginner difficulty classic rock song. Click any chord above to see multiple fretboard diagrams and fingering options on a standard-tuned guitar.