Country, Folk

Beneath Oak Trees Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Beneath Oak Trees Chords – Harmonica

A reflective and nostalgic folk song by Zach Bryan about finding peace and memories under the shelter of old trees. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

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, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C – G

D

C – G

G

C – G

D

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – C

G – C

D – G

Verse 2

G

C – G

D

C – G

G

C – G

D

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – C

G – C

D – G

Bridge

Am – C

G – D

Am – C

G – D

Verse 3

G

C – G

D

C – G

G

C – G

D

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – C

G – C

D – G

Outro

C – G

D – C

G – C

D – G (×2)

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords first, as they make up most of the song. Practice switching slowly between them before trying to sing along.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Beneath Oak Trees"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Beneath Oak Trees" 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 "Beneath Oak Trees" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Beneath Oak Trees"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2022.