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Nose on the Grindstone Chords

Tyler Childers 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

Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Ukulele

Tyler Childers’s working-class anthem about grinding it out. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm. This song has a blue-collar work ethic in its feel — make it sound like hard work.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.

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

Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Piano

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.

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

Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Banjo

Tyler Childers’s working-class anthem about grinding it out. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm. This song has a blue-collar work ethic in its feel — make it sound like hard work.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.

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

Nose on the Grindstone Chords – Mandolin

Tyler Childers’s working-class anthem about grinding it out. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm. This song has a blue-collar work ethic in its feel — make it sound like hard work.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.

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

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Keep a steady, driving rhythm. This song has a blue-collar work ethic in its feel — make it sound like hard work.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Early in the mornin’ I get up before the sun

G D

Work my fingers to the bone, Lord, ain’t it fun

Em C

Nose on the grindstone, back against the wall

G D G

If I don’t keep workin’ I ain’t gonna eat at all

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 2

G C

Daddy always told me, said boy you gotta try

G D

Keep your nose on the grindstone, hold your head up high

Em C

Work until you’re weary, sleep until you’re strong

G D G

Get up in the mornin’ and do it all day long

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

Verse 3

G C

Sun sets in the mountains like a fire in the sky

G D

I sit back on the porch and let the evening pass me by

Em C

When the morning comes again, I’ll put my boots back on

G D G

Keep my nose against the grindstone till the good Lord brings me home

Chorus

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

That’s where you’ll find me

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

C G

Nose on the grindstone

D G

Lord, it ain’t easy

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.