Country, Folk

East Side of Sorrow Chords

Zach Bryan 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

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

East Side of Sorrow Chords – Harmonica

Zach Bryan’s reflective song about finding hope after hardship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

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 these chords are written for open position in G.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G

C – D

C – G – D – G (×3)

C – D

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G (×5)

C – D – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G

C – D – G

C – G – D – G (×3)

C – D

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G (×5)

C – D – G

Bridge

C – G – D – G (×3)

C – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G (×5)

C – D – G

Outro

G – C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G

C – D (×3)

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D 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 "East Side of Sorrow"?

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

Is "East Side of Sorrow" 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 "East Side of Sorrow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "East Side of Sorrow"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2022.