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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Drink a Beer Chords – Harmonica
Luke Bryan’s poignant country song about loss and reflection. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Slow 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
Em – C – G
D – C
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C
Chorus
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C – G
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
Verse 2
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C
G – C – G
Em – C
G
D – C
Chorus
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C – G
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C – G
G – C
Em – C
G – C
Em – C
G – C
D – C
Practice tip: Focus on the simple, steady rhythm and let the emotion of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Drink a Beer"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Drink a Beer" 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 "Drink a Beer" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Drink a Beer"?
It was written by Chris Stapleton, Jim Beavers, and released in 2013.