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Kilby Girl Chords

The Backseat Lovers Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Guitar

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock 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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Ukulele

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Piano

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Banjo

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Mandolin

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Harmonica

A song by The Backseat Lovers about a chance encounter and infatuation with a girl from a local venue. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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 C

Kilby girl, you’re alive in my head

D G

Rent free, everyday

G C

I saw you at theshow the other night

D G

You were standing with yourfriends

G C

You were wearing thatshirt I really like

D G

With the stripes goingdown

G C

And I thought youlooked at me

D G

But I’m never really sure

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Verse 2

G C

Kilby girl, Iheard you play guitar

D G

In your bedroom late at night

G C

I was walkinghome from work

D G

And your light was the only one on

G C

You were singingsomething soft and low

D G

I couldn’t make out all the words

G C

But I stood there for awhile

D G

Just listening to your song

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Bridge

Em

And I know that you don’t know me

C G

And I’m just a face in the crowd

Em C

But I’d learn every word to your songs

G D

If you’d sing them a little bit loud

Verse 3

G C

Kilby girl, Isaw you at the coffee shop

D G

You were reading a book I like

G C

I almost walked right up

D G

And said something, but I lost my nerve

G C

So I just ordered my drink

D G

And pretended to look at my phone

G C

And I wrote this stupid song

D G

Instead of just saying “Hello”

Chorus

C G

And I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

C G

I don’t know what I should do

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Outro

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

Kilby girl

G

Kilby girl

C

Kilby girl

D G

I think I might have fallen for a Kilby girl

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly without pausing your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Kilby Girl"?

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

Is "Kilby Girl" 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 "Kilby Girl" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Kilby Girl"?

It was written by Jonas Swanson, Josh Harmon, Juice Welch, KJ Ward, and released in 2019.