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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Broken Halos Chords – Harmonica
Chris Stapleton’s reflective song about loss and finding peace. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Bridge
Em – C – G
Em – C – G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Outro
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Practice tip: The chord progression is very repetitive. Focus on keeping a relaxed, steady strum and letting the lyrics carry the emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Broken Halos"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Broken Halos" 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 "Broken Halos" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Broken Halos"?
It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2017.