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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Please Be Rude Chords – Harmonica
A heartfelt plea for honesty from Zach Bryan’s catalog. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G – Em
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
Em – C – G
D – C – G – Em
C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – G
Bridge
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – G – C
G – Em
C – D
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – G
Outro
G
C – G
D
C – G
Practice tip: The chords G, C, D, and Em are the only ones used. Practice switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Please Be Rude"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Please Be Rude" 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 "Please Be Rude" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Please Be Rude"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.