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Charleston Girl Chords

Tyler Childers Beginner Key of G 3 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Guitar

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Ukulele

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Piano

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Banjo

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Mandolin

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D

Charleston Girl Chords – Harmonica

Tyler Childers’ rowdy country tune is a fun three-chord romp about a wild night in Charleston. With just G, C, and D, this is one of the easiest country songs to learn on guitar.

Rowdy Country (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play this one fast and loose. It’s a party song, so don’t worry about being perfect. Three chords and the truth is all you need.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

Well I’m going out tonight

C

And I’m feelin’ alright

D G

Gonna let it all hang out

G

I want to make some noise

C

With the Charleston boys

D G

And let ’em know that I’m about

Chorus

C G

Charleston girl, she’s a hot one

D G

Lord I need her like the sun

C G

Charleston girl, she’s the real thing

D G

She’s my only burning flame

Verse 2

G

Well I pulled into town

C

With the windows down

D G

And the music playing loud

G

She was standing there

C

With the wind in her hair

D G

Made me proud to be around

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Charleston Girl"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Charleston Girl" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Charleston Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Charleston Girl"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.