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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Heard It in a Love Song Chords – Harmonica
A classic Southern rock tune by The Marshall Tucker Band about the lingering memories of a past relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, and D shapes shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G
G – C (×2)
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D
Verse 2
G – C
G
G – C (×2)
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D
Bridge
G – C (×3)
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G
G – C (×2)
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D
Outro
C – G (×3)
D
C – G (×3)
D
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them cleanly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Heard It in a Love Song"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Heard It in a Love Song" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Heard It in a Love Song" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Heard It in a Love Song"?
It was written by Toy Caldwell, and released in 1977.