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Paint Me a Birmingham Chords

Tracy Lawrence Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Paint Me a Birmingham Chords – Harmonica

Tracy Lawrence’s poignant ballad about a man longing for a perfect, painted memory of a lost love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Slow Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s wistful mood.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – G

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G

Verse 2

G – C

G – D

G – C – G

D – G

G – C – G

G – D – G

G – C – G

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G

Bridge

Am – C

G – D

Am – C

G – D

Verse 3

G – C – G

G – D – G

G – C – G

G – D – G

G – C – G

G – D – G

G – C – G

G – D – G

Chorus

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G – D – G (×2)

Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Am chord changes slowly before adding the strum pattern, as the song’s emotion comes from smooth, connected playing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Paint Me a Birmingham"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Paint Me a Birmingham" 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 "Paint Me a Birmingham" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Paint Me a Birmingham"?

It was written by Buck Moore, Gary Duffy, and released in 2004.