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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Die on This Hill Chords – Harmonica
Zach Bryan’s poignant ballad about unwavering commitment and love. 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, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D
C – G
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G
C – G
D
C – G
Em – C
G – D
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Bridge
Em
C
G – D
C
G
D – C
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Outro
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em for the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Die on This Hill"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Die on This Hill" 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 "Die on This Hill" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Die on This Hill"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.