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By and By Chords

Caamp Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.

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Key

G

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.

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Ctap to play

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Key

G

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.

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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.

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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "By and By"?

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

Is "By and By" 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 "By and By" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "By and By"?

It was written by Taylor Meier, Evan Westfall, and released in 2019.