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Forever and Ever, Amen Chords

Randy Travis Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.

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Ctap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Banjo

Randy Travis’s upbeat country love song with a bouncing rhythm. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Boom-Chick (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Forever and Ever, Amen Chords – Mandolin

Randy Travis’s upbeat country love song with a bouncing rhythm. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Boom-Chick (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

Em C

I’ll be happy to tell you again

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

D G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 2

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

G

If you wonder how long I’ll be faithful

D G

Just listen to how this song ends

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 3

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

Verse 4

G

They say time takes its toll on a body

Em C

Makes a young girl’s brown hair turn gray

G

But honey, I don’t care, I ain’t in love with your hair

D G

And if it all fell out, well I’d love you anyway

Chorus

G

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Em C

Forever and ever, amen

G

As long as old men sit and talk about the weather

Em C

As long as old women sit and talk about old men

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

D

I’m gonna love you forever and ever

Forever and ever, forever and ever

G

Forever and ever, amen

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.