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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
One Horse Town Chords – Harmonica
A nostalgic country-rock song by Blackhawk about small-town life and longing. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the storytelling feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Bridge
C – G (×2)
D – C
D – C – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
G
C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Outro
G
C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this pattern forms the core of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "One Horse Town"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "One Horse Town" 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 "One Horse Town" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "One Horse Town"?
It was written by Van Stephenson, Dave Robbins, Henry Paul, and released in 1994.