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Love Takes Miles Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Takes Miles Chords – Guitar

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Takes Miles Chords – Ukulele

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Takes Miles Chords – Piano

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Takes Miles Chords – Banjo

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Love Takes Miles Chords – Mandolin

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Love Takes Miles Chords – Harmonica

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the enduring effort required for true love. 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, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout you lately, more than I should

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the times when times were good

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you looked at me

G D

When I was just a boy and you were all I’d need

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Verse 2

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the mornin’s in the spring

G D

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the songs we used to sing

G C

I’ve been thinkin’ ’bout the way you held my hand

G D

When we didn’t have a dime or any sort of plan

Chorus

G C

And love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Bridge

Em C G

And I know the road gets long and the nights get cold

Em C D

And I know that gettin’ old is gettin’ old

Em C G

But I’ll keep on drivin’ with you by my side

Em C D

’Cause with you, my darlin’, I’ve got nothin’ left to hide

Verse 3

G C

So here’s to all the miles that are left to go

G D

Here’s to growin’ old and movin’ slow

G C

Here’s to every heartache, every single tear

G D

That brought me right here to you, my dear

Chorus

G C

‘Cause love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Outro

G C

Yeah, love takes miles, love takes years

G D

Love takes cryin’ through the beers

G C

Love takes wakin’ up at night

G D G

And knowin’ everything’s alright

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D repeats often; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the Em used in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Takes Miles"?

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

Is "Love Takes Miles" 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 "Love Takes Miles" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Takes Miles"?

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