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I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords

Riley Green 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 Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Wish Grandpas Never Died Chords – Harmonica

A poignant country song by Riley Green about longing for simpler times and cherished loved ones. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Steady 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – G

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – G

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Bridge

Em – C

G – D

Em – C – G

D

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Outro

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

G

Practice tip: Strum lightly on the verses to keep the focus on the storytelling, and strum a bit more firmly on the chorus to emphasize the emotional hook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Wish Grandpas Never Died"?

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

Is "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" 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 Wish Grandpas Never Died" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Wish Grandpas Never Died"?

It was written by Riley Green, Brett Taylor, Jessi Alexander, and released in 2019.