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Deeper Than the Holler Chords

Randy Travis Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Guitar

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Ukulele

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.

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

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Piano

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.

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

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Banjo

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.

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

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Mandolin

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.

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

Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Harmonica

A classic country love song by Randy Travis comparing the depth of his feelings to rural imagery. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match Randy Travis’s recording key of A, but these chords are for the key of G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G D

I’ve heard it said a man is judged by what he has to say

G C G D G C

And the words he chooses are meant to tell you the way he feels inside

G C G D G

Well, my words are simple and not real hard to understand

C G D G C

When I say I love you, I hope you’ll know just what I mean

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Verse 2

G C G D

I’ve seen the mornin’ sunlight as it touched the valley stream

G C G D G C

And the shinin’ drops of dew reflect a lover’s dream, it seems

G C G D

And I’ve watched the moonlight as it found its way to where you lay

C G D G C

And I know in my heart, there’s just no other way to say

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Bridge

C G D

I’ve seen the beauty of a sunset

C G D

And I know the wonder of a prayer

C G D G C D

And the way I feel about you makes them all seem rare

Chorus

G C

My love is deeper than the holler

G D

Stronger than the river

G C G

Higher than the pine trees growin’ tall upon the hill

D G C

My love is purer than the snowflakes

G D

That fall in late December

G C G D

And honest as a Robin on a springtime window sill

G C G D

And longer than the song of a whippoorwill

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and G is used throughout. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Deeper Than the Holler"?

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

Is "Deeper Than the Holler" 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Deeper Than the Holler"?

It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1988.