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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Made in Japan Chords – Harmonica
A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about love and memory. 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 using these G-based chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
C – G
D – G
Bridge
Em – C – G
D
Em – C – G
D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×2)
C – G
D – G
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Made in Japan"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Made in Japan" 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 "Made in Japan" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Made in Japan"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.