Country, Folk

Arkansas Diamond Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Arkansas Diamond Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Arkansas Diamond Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Arkansas Diamond Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Arkansas Diamond Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Arkansas Diamond Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Verse 2

G C G

I’m a long way from the dusty county roads

Em C G

I’m a long way from the weight of all my loads

D C G

I’m a long way from the truth and from the lies

Em C D

And I’m a long way from the tears in your blue eyes

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Bridge

Em C G D

And I know I had to leave you, I had promises to keep

Em C G

But I left the best of me in Arkansas asleep

D C G Em

And I’ll be coming for you when the summer turns to fall

C D

I’ll be coming for you, darlin’, that’s all

Chorus

G C G

So won’t you come and see me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C G

Won’t you come and save me from this cold

D C G

Won’t you come and hold me, my Arkansas diamond

Em C D

Before I get too drunk and I get old

Outro

G C G

I’m a long way from the river and the pines

Em C G

I’m a long way from the girl I left behind

D C G

I’m a long way from the place I call my home

Em C D

And I’m a long way from ever being alone

G C G

Yeah, I’m a long way from ever being alone

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.