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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Chords – Harmonica
Hank Williams’ classic country ballad about profound loneliness and melancholy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this song slowly and let the chords ring out to match the somber mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
D – G
G
D – G
Verse 2
G
D – G
G
D – G
Verse 3
G
D – G
G
D – G
Verse 4
C
G
C
D – G
Practice tip: Focus on the simple G to D chord change, which is the core of this song, and practice singing the long, mournful notes of the melody.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry" 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’m So Lonesome I Could Cry" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
It was written by Hank Williams, and released in 1949.