Country, Folk

Just in Case Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

A reflective and poignant song by Zach Bryan about love, loss, and holding on to hope. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately

C

And I hope you’re doin’ fine

D

I’ve been tryin’ to keep my head on straight

Em

But I’m losin’ track of time

G

I’ve been writin’ down these old songs

C

And I’m singin’ ’em out loud

D

I’m just prayin’ that you’re listenin’

Em

Somewhere in a crowd

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Verse 2

G

I’ve been drinkin’ way too much now

C

And I’m smokin’ way too many cigarettes

D

I’ve been tryin’ to find a reason

Em

But I ain’t found one yet

G

I’ve been talkin’ to your pictures

C

And I’m sleepin’ in your clothes

D

I’ve been wishin’ on a star

Em

That everybody knows

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Bridge

G

And I know you’re gone for good now

C

And I know you’re never comin’ back

D Em

And I know I’m just a fool for holdin’ on

G C

But I’m holdin’ on to that

D Em

Yeah, I’m holdin’ on to that

Chorus

C G

And I’ll keep your name inside my heart

D Em

I’ll keep your soul inside my head

C G

I’ll keep the thought of you from fallin’ apart

D Em

And I’ll keep on lovin’ you just in case you’re not dead

Outro

G

Just in case you’re not dead

C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

G C

Just in case you’re not dead

D Em

Just in case you’re not dead

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, Em repeats throughout the entire song. Master transitioning between these four chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.