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Sarah Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Sarah Chords – Guitar

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Sarah Chords – Ukulele

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Sarah Chords – Piano

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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

Gtap to play

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Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Sarah Chords – Banjo

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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

Sarah Chords – Mandolin

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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

Sarah Chords – Harmonica

A heartfelt ballad by Zach Bryan about longing and reflection. 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

Sarah, I’m miles from home and I miss you

G C

Sarah, I’m out here all on my own

G C

Sarah, I’m drinkin’ a beer on this barstool

D G C

Thinkin’ of you and the way that you’d groan

D G

When I’d come home late

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Verse 2

G C

Sarah, the mornin’ is cold and it’s grey now

G C

Sarah, I’m wishin’ I never had left

G C

Sarah, I’m seein’ your face in the rain clouds

D G C

Hopin’ that you ain’t gone and forgot

D G

All the love that we made

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

Bridge

C G D C

And the highway hums a tune I can’t stand

G D C

And the miles all look the same

G D C G

And I’m tired of bein’ just another travelin’ man

D G

With nothin’ but a name

Verse 3

G C

Sarah, I’m writin’ this down in a motel

G C

Sarah, the neon sign flickers outside

G C

Sarah, I’m prayin’ this ink and this portal

D G C

Carries my soul to your bedside tonight

D G

Where I’m s’posed to be laid

Chorus

C G D

And I know I ain’t perfect, I’m prone to get lost

C G D

And I know that I tend to get caught in the cost

C G D

Of livin’ a life that ain’t quite like my own

C G D

But I’m tryin’ to make it back home

C G D

Yeah, I’m tryin’ to make it back home

G C

I’m tryin’ to make it back home

D G

To you, Sarah

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Sarah"?

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

Is "Sarah" 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 "Sarah" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Sarah"?

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