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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Harmonica
Tyler Childers’s working-class anthem about grinding it out. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm. This song has a blue-collar work ethic in its feel — make it sound like hard work.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Same G-C-D-Em family as many Tyler Childers songs. Once you know these four chords, you can play most of his music.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Nose on the Grindstone"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Nose on the Grindstone" 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 "Nose on the Grindstone" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Nose on the Grindstone"?
It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.