Country, Folk

Daddy’s DNA Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Guitar

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Ukulele

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Piano

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Banjo

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Mandolin

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Daddy’s DNA Chords – Harmonica

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about inherited traits and family legacy. 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

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Verse 2

G

I got his love for the open road

C G

I got the same heavy load

D G

I got the same story that’s told

C G

I got his heart and his soul

D G

I got his heart and his soul

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Bridge

C

So when I’m gone and my time is through

G

I hope they say I was a lot like you

D

With a heart that’s tried and true

G

And your blood in my veins

C

I hope they say I was a lot like you

G

With a heart that’s tried and true

D

And your blood in my veins

G

Your blood in my veins

Chorus

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

C

And I know he’s proud of me

G

Even when he can’t see

D

All the man I’ve come to be

G

With his blood in my veins

Outro

G

I got my daddy’s DNA

C G

I got his hands and I got his name

D G

I got his temper and I got his pain

C G

I got his blood in my veins

D G

I got his blood in my veins

G

I got his blood in my veins

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daddy’s DNA"?

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

Is "Daddy’s DNA" 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 "Daddy’s DNA" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daddy’s DNA"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.