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Check Yes or No Chords

George Strait Beginner Key of D 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Guitar

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Ukulele

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Piano

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.

Dtap to play

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Atap to play

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Banjo

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.

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Atap to play

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Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Mandolin

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.

Dtap to play

Gtap to play

Atap to play

Etap to play

Key

D

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

D · G · A · E

Check Yes or No Chords – Harmonica

George Strait’s classic country love song about a childhood note that leads to a lifelong romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

D G D

It started with a note in the third grade

D G D A

You wrote, “I love you, do you love me? Yes, no, or maybe?”

D G D

So I wrote back, “I love you too”

D G D A

Then I signed my name and gave it to you

D G D

And we were both nervous as could be

D G D A

’Cause neither one knew what it was like to be in love

D G D A

But it felt right that day

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Verse 2

D G D

Seventeen summers later we’re still together

D G D A

And I recall what I wrote in that letter

D G D

I asked you, “Will you be mine?”

D G D A

And I thank God you checked off the ”yes” line

D G D

And it’s still that way today

D G D A

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

D G D

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Bridge

G D A D

You’re still the one I run to, the one that I belong to

G D A

You’re still the one I want for life

Chorus

D G

Check yes or no

D G D A

Now you’re all I need, all I want

D G D A

And it’s still like that note passed in the hall

D G

Check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

D G D

Oh, check yes or no

Practice tip: The chords D, G, and A are the only ones you need. Practice switching between D and G smoothly, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Check Yes or No"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, G, A and E.

Is "Check Yes or No" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Check Yes or No" in?

It is in the key of D.

Who wrote "Check Yes or No"?

It was written by Danny Wells, Dana Hunt Oglesby, and released in 1995.