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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Man I Need Chords – Harmonica
A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about longing and self-reflection. 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 given G shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Bridge
Em – C – G
Em – C – D
Em – C – G
Em – C – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Outro
C – G – D (×4)
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Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Em chords individually before trying to play through the whole song, focusing on the transition from G to D.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Man I Need"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Man I Need" 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 "Man I Need" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Man I Need"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.