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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Shake the Frost Chords – Harmonica
Tyler Childers’s easy-to-play reflective anthem about longing for home. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a relaxed, rolling strum and let the transitions between chords flow naturally. This song has a warm, unhurried feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 4
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 5
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Practice tip: The Em to C change is the heart of this song. Let the Em ring with a slight pause before moving to C for a natural, breathing feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Shake the Frost"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Shake the Frost" 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 "Shake the Frost" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Shake the Frost"?
It was written by Tyler Childers, and released in 2017.