Country, Folk

Pretty Little Baby Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Guitar

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. 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, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Ukulele

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. 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, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Piano

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Banjo

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Mandolin

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Pretty Little Baby Chords – Harmonica

A heartfelt folk ballad by Zach Bryan about devotion and simple love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-based chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man for the rest of your life

G D

I’ll be your calm in the dead of the night

G C

I’ll be the one that you call when you’re scared

G D

I’ll be your shoulder when nobody’s there

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be the hand that you reach for in crowds

G D

I’ll be the one you are proud of and proud

G C

I’ll be the man that you tell your friends ’bout

G D

I’ll be the one you just can’t live without

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Bridge

C G

And if the world starts a-spinnin’ too fast

C G

We’ll pack up our things and head north

C G

We’ll buy us some land and we’ll build us a home

D

With a front porch pointed towards

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be the man that comes home every day

G D

I’ll be the one that you pray for and pray

G C

I’ll be the rock in the river of time

G D

I’ll be yours if you’ll be mine

Chorus

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Outro

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ on me

G D

Stay the sweet soul that I found in the pines

G

And oh, my pretty little baby

C

Don’t you ever go changin’ your mind

G D G

Just stay right here and be mine all the time

Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Pretty Little Baby"?

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

Is "Pretty Little Baby" 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 "Pretty Little Baby" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Pretty Little Baby"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.