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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Arkansas Diamond Chords – Harmonica
A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about a love left behind in Arkansas. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
Chorus
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
Verse 2
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
Chorus
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
Bridge
Em – C – G – D
Em – C – G
D – C – G – Em
C – D
Chorus
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
Outro
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G
Em – C – D
G – C – G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, and D and Em, as these are the most common transitions in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Arkansas Diamond"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Arkansas Diamond" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Arkansas Diamond" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Arkansas Diamond"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.