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Dust on the Bottle Chords

David Lee Murphy Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Dust on the Bottle Chords – Harmonica

David Lee Murphy’s classic country tune about love and aged wisdom. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

Bridge

D – C

G – D

D – C – G

D – G

Verse 3

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

Outro

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

C – G – D – G

D – G

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the backbone of the entire song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dust on the Bottle"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Dust on the Bottle" 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 "Dust on the Bottle" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Dust on the Bottle"?

It was written by David Lee Murphy, and released in 1994.