Country, Folk

Dawns 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

Dawns Chords – Guitar

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.

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Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Ukulele

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.

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

Dawns Chords – Piano

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.

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

Dawns Chords – Banjo

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.

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

Dawns Chords – Mandolin

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.

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

Dawns Chords – Harmonica

A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about loss and finding strength in new beginnings. 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 using these G-position chords.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Verse 2

G Em C

All my friends are violent, shining lights

D G

On the things that I’ve hidden all my life

G Em C

And I’ve seen my share of troubled men

D G

And I’ve seen my share of troubled ends

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Bridge

C G Em C

And I don’t give a damn ’bout the dirt that they’re dragging me through

D G

It’s never been true

C G Em C D

And I don’t give a damn if they ruin my name, ’cause I ruined it, too

Verse 3

G Em C

All my friends are heathens, take it slow

D G

Wait for them to ask you who you know

G Em C

Please don’t make any sudden moves

D G

You don’t know the half of the abuse

Chorus

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Outro

C G Em C

And dawns are for taking and breaking the night

D G C

For making it through the darkest of times

G Em C

And dawns are for lovers and lonely alike

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

D G

For knowing that you’ll be alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, Em, C, D is the core of this song. Loop these four chords slowly until you can change without pausing the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dawns"?

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

Is "Dawns" 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 "Dawns" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dawns"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2023.