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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Harmonica
Randy Travis’s upbeat country love song with a bouncing rhythm. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Boom-Chick (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a boom-chick pattern — hit the bass note on beats 1 and 3, strum on beats 2 and 4 for that classic country shuffle.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
Em – C
G
D – G
Verse 2
G
Em – C
G
D – G
Chorus
G
Em – C
G
Em – C
D
G
Verse 3
G
Em – C
G
D – G
Chorus
G
Em – C
G
Em – C
D
G
Verse 4
G
Em – C
G
D – G
Chorus
G
Em – C
G
Em – C
D
G
D
G
Practice tip: The key to this song is the upbeat country feel. Keep your strumming hand bouncing like a heartbeat — never stop the motion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Forever and Ever, Amen"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Forever and Ever, Amen" 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 "Forever and Ever, Amen" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Forever and Ever, Amen"?
It was written by Paul Overstreet, Don Schlitz, and released in 1987.