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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · Am · F
Country Boy Can Survive Chords – Harmonica
A defiant anthem of rural self-reliance by Hank Williams Jr. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Country (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a steady, confident strum to capture the song’s tough spirit.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
F – C
G
Chorus
C
G
F – C
G
C
Verse 2
C
G
F – C
G
C
G
Chorus
C
G
F – C
G
C
Verse 3
C
G
F – C
G
C
G
F – C
G
Chorus
C
G
F – C
G
C
Verse 4
C
G
F – C – G
C
G
F – C
G
Chorus
C
G
F – C
G
C
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (C, G, F). Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Country Boy Can Survive"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, Am and F.
Is "Country Boy Can Survive" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Country Boy Can Survive" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Country Boy Can Survive"?
It was written by Hank Williams Jr, and released in 1981.