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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · Em · C · D
Old Town Road Chords – Harmonica
Lil Nas X’s genre-blending hit about a cowboy on a horse. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a steady, bouncy rhythm to match the country trap feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D
G
C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D
G
C
G – D
Bridge
G
C
G
D
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G
C – G
D
G
C
G – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
C
G – D
Practice tip: Master the simple G, C, and D chord changes before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Old Town Road"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, Em, C and D.
Is "Old Town Road" 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 "Old Town Road" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Old Town Road"?
It was written by Montero Hill, Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jocelyn Donald, Kiowa Roukema, and released in 2018.