Country, Folk

Let Alone the One You Love Chords

Zach Bryan 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

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Harmonica

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the difficulty of loving others when you struggle with self-acceptance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

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

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 shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Chorus

G – C

G – D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Chorus

G – C

G – D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

Bridge

Em – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Chorus

G – C

G – D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

C – G

D – Em

Outro

G – C

G – D

Em – C

G – D

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C, as it’s the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Let Alone the One You Love"?

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

Is "Let Alone the One You Love" 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 "Let Alone the One You Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Let Alone the One You Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.