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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Let the Old Man In Chords – Harmonica
Toby Keith’s reflective ballad about aging with resilience and vitality. 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 play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
D
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Verse 2
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Bridge
Em
C
G
D
Verse 3
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Let the Old Man In"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Don’t Let the Old Man In" 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 "Don’t Let the Old Man In" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Don’t Let the Old Man In"?
It was written by Toby Keith, and released in 2018.