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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Dirt Cheap Chords – Harmonica
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Bridge
Em – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Outro
G – C
G – D
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Dirt Cheap"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Dirt Cheap" 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 "Dirt Cheap" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Dirt Cheap"?
It was written by Cody Johnson, Trent Willmon, Jamie Paulin, and released in 2018.