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Jersey Giant Chords

Tyler Childers Beginner Key of G 3 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Guitar

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

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Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Ukulele

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Piano

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Banjo

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Mandolin

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D

Jersey Giant Chords – Harmonica

Tyler Childers’ evocative Appalachian country song with rich storytelling. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Appalachian Folk (3/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a relaxed, rolling folk feel. Tyler Childers’ style is rooted in traditional Appalachian music — keep it natural and unhurried.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Standing in the garden with a shovel in my hand

Em D

Digging up the roots of what I don’t quite understand

G C

Jersey giant’s growing tall beneath the summer sun

Em D

Working in this dirt until the day is done

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Verse 2

G C

Daddy showed me how to plant the seeds down in the clay

Em D

Said the world will try to break you every single day

G C

But if you keep your roots down deep and reach up to the sky

Em D

Even on the darkest days you’ll find a way to fly

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Bridge

Am

Thunder in the holler

Em

Rain upon the tin

C

Even when the storm comes

G D

We dig in again

Verse 3

G C

Seasons come and seasons go, the garden never lies

Em D

Everything you put into this ground will multiply

G C

Jersey giant stands so tall against the evening light

Em D

Silhouette against the stars on a southern summer night

Chorus

C G

Jersey giant

Em D

Growing taller every day

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

C G

Jersey giant

D G

Lord, don’t take this life away

Practice tip: This song has a waltz-like 3/4 time feel. Count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” and emphasize the first beat of each measure for that traditional folk groove.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jersey Giant"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: G, C and D.

Is "Jersey Giant" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Jersey Giant" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Jersey Giant"?

It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2019.