How to play Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash

Key, tempo & difficulty

Southern Cross is played in the key of A major, at 81 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Southern Cross

How to play Southern Cross on guitar

Looking for Southern Cross guitar chords? Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash is played in the key of A major. The main guitar chords are G, F, C, Am. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Southern Cross on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Southern Cross chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Southern Cross on piano

Want to play Southern Cross on piano? Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash is played in the key of A major. The piano chords are G, F, C, Am. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Southern Cross at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Southern Cross on ukulele

Southern Cross translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of A major. The ukulele chords are G, F, C, Am. If you're searching for easy Southern Cross ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Southern Cross on bass

The bass line for Southern Cross by Crosby, Stills & Nash follows the chord progression in the key of A major. The chords are G, F, C, Am. SongView's AI transcribes the Southern Cross bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Southern Cross

To practice Southern Cross efficiently, start by learning the G, F, C, Am chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Southern Cross is in the key of A major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Southern Cross at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.