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Made in Japan 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

Made in Japan Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Made in Japan Chords – Ukulele

A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about love and memory. 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 using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Made in Japan Chords – Piano

A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about love and memory. 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 using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Made in Japan Chords – Banjo

A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about love and memory. 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 using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.

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

Made in Japan Chords – Mandolin

A reflective and nostalgic song by Zach Bryan about love and memory. 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 using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.

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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I remember the first time I saw you

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

I remember the first time I held you

G D

Never felt so bold

G C

I remember the first time I kissed you

G D

In the back of that bar

G C

I remember the first time I missed you

G D

You were already gone

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Verse 2

G C

I remember the first time I lost you

G D

To the demons you fought

G C

I remember the first time I found you

G D

In the battles you brought

G C

I remember the first time I saved you

G D

Or at least that’s what I thought

G C

I remember the first time you saved me

G D

From the wars in my head

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Bridge

Em C G

And all the things that we’ve been through

D

I’d do them all again

Em C G

Just to stand there in the cold with you

D

Like we were made in Japan

Verse 3

G C

I remember the first time I left you

G D

On that platform at dawn

G C

I remember the first time I text you

G D

”Baby, I’m coming home”

G C

I remember the first time you told me

G D

That you loved me for life

G C

I remember the first time I knew it

G D

You’d be my wife

Chorus

C G D

And I’ll love you till my lungs give out

C G D

I ain’t lying when I say

C G

I remember the first time I saw you

D G

Standing there in the cold

Outro

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G C

Standing there in the cold

G D

Standing there in the cold

G

Standing there…

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.