Country, Folk

I Never Lie 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

I Never Lie Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Never Lie Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Never Lie Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Never Lie Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Never Lie Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Never Lie Chords – Harmonica

A reflective and raw song by Zach Bryan about honesty and self-awareness. 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, while still using these G-position chords.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G

C – G

D – Em

C – G

G

C – G

D – Em

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G

C – G

D – Em

C – G

G

C – G

D – Em

C – G

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Bridge

Em – C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – G

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em is the core of this song. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Never Lie"?

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

Is "I Never Lie" 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 "I Never Lie" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Never Lie"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.