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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Deeper Than the Holler Chords – Mandolin
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G – D
G – C – G – D – G – C
G – C – G – D – G
C – G – D – G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Verse 2
G – C – G – D
G – C – G – D – G – C
G – C – G – D
C – G – D – G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Bridge
C – G – D (×2)
C – G – D – G – C – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
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.