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Dirt Cheap Chords

Cody Johnson Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. 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 the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. 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 the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. 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 the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. 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 the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. 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 the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Cody Johnson’s reflective country song about appreciating life’s simple, priceless moments. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are for playing in G without a capo.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I was sittin’ on the tailgate, watchin’ the sun go down

G D

On a forty-acre patch of dirt I finally saved up for and found

G C G

Thinkin’ ’bout the time I’ve wasted, chasin’ what I thought I needed

D G

All the things I thought I wanted, all the lies I once believed in

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Verse 2

G C

I don’t need no fancy watches, don’t need no Italian shoes

G D

Don’t need backstage passes or a million dollar view

G C G

Just a little peace and quiet, and a little room to breathe

D G

And a little piece of heaven here on earth is good enough for me

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Bridge

Em C G D

All the money in the world can’t buy the feeling that I got

Em C G D

When I’m right here with my baby, watchin’ the sunset on this spot

Chorus

C G

I got a piece of land, and a four-wheel drive

D G

A pretty little thing, by my side

C G

A dog in the yard, and a cold beer in my hand

D G

And it all looks good from right where I stand

C G

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

D G

When He made all this dirt cheap

Outro

G C

Yeah, the good Lord knows what He was doin’

G D

When He made all this dirt cheap

G

He made all this dirt cheap

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, G is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.