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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Blowing Smoke Chords – Harmonica
A reflective song by Zach Bryan about small-town life and restless dreams. 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
C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
Em – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
Em – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
Bridge
Em – C – G – D (×2)
Em – C – G – D – G
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
G – C – G – D
Em – C – G
Outro
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
Practice tip: Master the four main chords (G, C, D, Em) in isolation before trying to sing. The lyrics are conversational, so match the strumming to the natural rhythm of the words.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Blowing Smoke"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Blowing Smoke" 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 "Blowing Smoke" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Blowing Smoke"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.