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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
In Color Chords – Harmonica
A poignant country ballad by Jamey Johnson about the stories behind old black-and-white photographs. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
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 (×2)
G – C – G – D – Em – C (×2)
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – Em
Verse 2
G – C – G – D (×2)
G – C – G – D – Em – C (×2)
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – Em
Verse 3
G – C – G – D (×2)
G – C – G – D – Em – C (×2)
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – Em
Bridge
G – C – G – D – Em – C
G – C
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D – Em
Practice tip: Focus on the story as you play; let the emotional weight of the lyrics guide your strumming dynamics, playing softer during the verses and with more emphasis on the choruses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "In Color"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "In Color" 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 "In Color" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "In Color"?
It was written by Jamey Johnson, Lee Thomas Miller, James Otto, and released in 2008.