Country, Folk

Dawns Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dawns Chords – Mandolin

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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.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – Em – C

D – G

G – Em – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G – Em – C

D – G – C

G – Em – C

D – G

Verse 2

G – Em – C

D – G

G – Em – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G – Em – C

D – G – C

G – Em – C

D – G

Bridge

C – G – Em – C

D – G

C – G – Em – C – D

Verse 3

G – Em – C

D – G

G – Em – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G – Em – C

D – G – C

G – Em – C

D – G

Outro

C – G – Em – C

D – G – C

G – Em – C

D – G (×2)

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.