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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
A · E · D · G
Life by the Drop Chords – Harmonica
A poignant acoustic blues ballad by Stevie Ray Vaughan about friendship and the passage of time. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Blues Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and focus on the vocal melody; let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E
A – E – A
A – E
A – E – A
Verse 2
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E
A – E – A
A – E
A – E – A
Bridge
A – E
A – E – A
A – E
A – E – A – E
Verse 3
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
A – E – A
A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E
A – E – A
A – E
A – E – A
Practice tip: Practice the simple A to E chord change until it’s automatic, then focus on telling the story with your voice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Life by the Drop"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: A, E, D and G.
Is "Life by the Drop" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Life by the Drop" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Life by the Drop"?
It was written by Doyle Bramhall, and released in 1991.