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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · E
Check Yes or No Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · E
Check Yes or No Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · E
Check Yes or No Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · E
Check Yes or No Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · E
Check Yes or No Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G – D
D – G – D – A
D – G – D
D – G – D – A
D – G – D
D – G – D – A (×2)
Chorus
D – G
D – G – D – A (×2)
D – G
D – G – D
Verse 2
D – G – D
D – G – D – A
D – G – D
D – G – D – A
D – G – D
D – G – D – A
D – G – D
Chorus
D – G
D – G – D – A (×2)
D – G
D – G – D
Bridge
G – D – A – D
G – D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – G – D – A (×2)
D – G
D – G – D (×2)
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.