Indie, Rock

Kilby Girl Chords

The Backseat Lovers Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Kilby Girl Chords – Mandolin

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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.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Bridge

Em

C – G

Em – C

G – D

Verse 3

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

G – C

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Outro

G

C

D – G

G

C

D – G

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.