Country, Folk

I Told You Things Chords

Zach Bryan 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

I Told You Things Chords – Guitar

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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 playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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

Gtap to play

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Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Told You Things Chords – Ukulele

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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 playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Told You Things Chords – Piano

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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 playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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

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

I Told You Things Chords – Banjo

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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

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

I Told You Things Chords – Mandolin

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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

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

I Told You Things Chords – Harmonica

A reflective and confessional song by Zach Bryan about sharing deep truths in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G-shaped chords shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I told you things I’ve never told a soul

G D

I told you things I never thought I’d tell

G C

I told you things that I can’t take back now

G D

I told you things and I am scared as hell

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Verse 2

G C

I told you ’bout the whiskey and the lies

G D

I told you ’bout the darkness in my eyes

G C

I told you ’bout the man I thought I’d be

G D

I told you ’bout the reasons that I cry

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Bridge

Em C

And the fall is coming fast

G D

Like a train out of the past

Em C

And I’m holding on to you

G D

With nothing left to lose

Verse 3

G C

I told you things to make you understand

G D

I told you things and held your trembling hand

G C

I told you things beneath a harvest moon

G D

I told you things and left too soon

Chorus

C G

And I know you’re leaving

D Em

And I know you’re gone

C G

And I know you’re thinking

D

That you can’t go on

C G

But I told you things

D Em

And I meant them all

C G

And I told you things

D G

Before the fall

Outro

G

I told you things

C

I told you things

G D

I told you things

G

I told you things

Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Told You Things"?

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

Is "I Told You Things" 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 Told You Things" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Told You Things"?

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