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Caamp Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Guitar

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Ukulele

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Piano

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Banjo

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Mandolin

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

By and By Chords – Harmonica

A reflective folk song by Caamp about finding peace and moving forward. 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, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my family

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my mama

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my friends now

G C

And I’ve been missin’ my brothers

G C

I’ve been livin’ in the city

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the country

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my future

G C

And I’ve been lettin’ go the past now

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Bridge

C G C

Oh, I’ve been searchin’ for a reason

G C G

Oh, I’ve been lookin’ for a sign

C G C

Oh, I’ve been walkin’ through the seasons

G C G

Oh, I’ve been takin’ my sweet time

Chorus

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

G C G

And by and by, I know it’s gonna be alright

G C G

And by and by, the sun’s gonna shine

Outro

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout my lately

G C

And I’ve been weighin’ my options

G C

I’ve been sleepin’ in my clothes again

G C

And I’ve been dreamin’ of the ocean

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

G C

I’ve been walkin’ in the valley

G C

And I’ve been singin’ to the sun

Practice tip: Master the simple G to C transition first, as it’s the core of the song, before adding the strum pattern for a smooth, steady rhythm.