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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Silver Lining Chords – Harmonica
Mt. Joy’s uplifting indie-folk anthem about finding hope in difficult times. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady rhythm and let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
G – C – G – D (×4)
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Verse 2
G – C – G – D (×4)
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Bridge
G – C – G – D (×4)
Chorus
C – G – D (×4)
Outro
G – C – G – D (×8)
Practice tip: Focus on the simple G-C-D progression; once you have it down, the whole song falls into place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Silver Lining"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Silver Lining" 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 "Silver Lining" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Silver Lining"?
It was written by Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, and released in 2017.