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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Sally When the Wine Runs Out Chords – Harmonica
A reflective folk ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and memory. 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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Bridge
Am – C – G (×4)
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
Chorus
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Outro
G – C – G (×3)
Practice tip: The verses have a long, flowing lyrical structure. Practice speaking the lyrics in rhythm before adding the chords to get the phrasing right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Sally When the Wine Runs Out"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Sally When the Wine Runs Out" 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 "Sally When the Wine Runs Out" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Sally When the Wine Runs Out"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.