Country, Folk

Let Alone the One You Love Chords

Zach Bryan 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

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Guitar

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.

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.

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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

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.

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.

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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

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.

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.

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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

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.

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.

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

Let Alone the One You Love Chords – Mandolin

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.

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.

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

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.

Folk 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 shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way I’ve been livin’

G D

And all the things I’ve done

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the people I’ve hurt

G D

And the battles I’ve won

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the love that I’ve given

G D

And the love that I’ve thrown away

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the man that I am

G D

And the man I am today

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the nights I’ve been drinkin’

G D

To dull the edge of the pain

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the words I’ve been speakin’

G D

When the whiskey hits my brain

Em C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the promises broken

G D

And the vows I couldn’t keep

Em C

And I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the secrets I’ve hidden

G D

In the shadows, buried deep

Chorus

G C

And how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Bridge

Em C

So I’ll sit here in the silence

G D

And I’ll stare up at the moon

Em C

And I’ll pray for some guidance

G D

And I’ll hope it comes soon

Em C

’Cause I’m tired of the darkness

G D

And I’m tired of the shame

Em C

And I’m ready for a new beginning

G D

But I don’t know where to start the flame

Chorus

G C

‘Cause how in the hell can a man

G D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

How in the hell can a man

D Em

Ever get to lovin’ someone else?

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

C G

When he can’t even stand to love

D Em

Let alone the one you love

Outro

G C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

Em C

Let alone the one you love

G D

Let alone the one you love

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.