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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
He Stopped Loving Her Today Chords – Harmonica
George Jones’s heartbreaking country ballad about a man whose love only ends with his death. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Strum slowly and gently to match the somber mood of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – D
C – G
Verse 3
G
C – G
D – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – D
C – G
Bridge
Am
C
G – D
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – C
G – D
C – G
Practice tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to play along with the original recording in the key of Bb, while still using these G shapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "He Stopped Loving Her Today"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "He Stopped Loving Her Today" 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 "He Stopped Loving Her Today" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "He Stopped Loving Her Today"?
It was written by Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman, and released in 1980.