Fare Well

byHozier

Required String Notes:DGEGBE

Tune to Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DGEGBE).

Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

-50WAITING+50

D73

G98

E165

G196

B247

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Fare Well”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	D2	Tune down a whole step
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	E3	Tune up a whole step
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	E4	Leave as is

Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Fare Well" by Hozier is played in Custom Tuning (DGEGBE) (DGEGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 4 up to E. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DGEGBE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)

Already tuned to DGEGBE? These tunings are just one small change away.

DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)17 songs

D - G - D - G - B - EOnly string 4 differs: D instead of E.

Custom Tuning (DAEGBE)2 songs

DAEGBEOnly string 5 differs: A instead of G.

Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)1 song

DGCGBEOnly string 4 differs: C instead of E.

Hozier’s Guitar Tunings

Hozier plays 1 of 8 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DGEGBE). Most-used tunings:

Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E2 songs
Open D TuningD - A - D - F# - A - D2 songs
Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)DGEGBE1 song
Open G TuningD - G - D - G - B - D1 song
Open C TuningC - G - C - G - C - E1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (DGEGBE)

Strings and tools that make playing "Fare Well" in Custom Tuning (DGEGBE) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Fare Well” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Fare Well" by Hozier in?

"Fare Well" is played in Custom Tuning (DGEGBE): DGEGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Fare Well"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). Leave the other strings as they are.