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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Wife And Kids" by Kenny Chesney, in A major at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Wife And Kids" by Kenny Chesney

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Wife And Kids” by Kenny Chesney.

Wife And Kids
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · pop · soft rock
Moodnostalgic · hopeful · reflective
Signaturedreamy country ballad with a pop‑rock sheen
A major
Key
83
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

A
D
F♯m7
Emaj/3
Amaj/3
E
Bm7
F♯m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeChorusPost‑ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
gentle, finger‑picked arpeggios providing the harmonic foundation
bass guitar
warm, supportive low end that locks with the drums
electric guitar
clean, melodic lead lines and subtle fills that add color
drums
steady, mid‑tempo backbeat with soft snare and brushed hi‑hats
piano
soft, sustained chords that reinforce the harmonic progression
synth pads
warm, atmospheric pads that fill the background and enhance the dreamy texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates (2007)

A double-disc set that split between uptempo tracks and more reflective material, giving Chesney room to show different sides of his songwriting interests. It continued his run of chart success in the mid-to-late 2000s.

All of Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates
Artist

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney is a country singer from Luttrell, Tennessee, who signed with a major Nashville label in the mid-1990s after starting out as a songwriter. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and built a devoted fanbase through extensive touring and a catalog of songs that lean into beach life, small-town nostalgia, and good-time themes. His sound sits squarely in mainstream country, with occasional pop and rock textures.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Wife And Kids" in?

"Wife And Kids" by Kenny Chesney is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Wife And Kids"?

"Wife And Kids" plays at around 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Wife And Kids"?

The core progression is A, D, F♯m7, Emaj/3, Amaj/3, and E, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Wife And Kids"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, and synth pads.

Can I get "Wife And Kids" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Wife And Kids" by Kenny Chesney, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Wife And Kids" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Wife And Kids" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 83 BPM in A major with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Wife And Kids" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Wife And Kids" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Wife And Kids" on?

"Wife And Kids" appears on Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates (2007).

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