Slow Burn Chords

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Guitar

Gtap to play
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Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Ukulele

Gtap to play
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Dtap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Piano

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
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Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am

Slow Burn Chords – Harmonica

Kacey Musgraves’ reflective song about embracing a patient, unhurried approach to life and love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em, Am  ·  Key: G  ·  Difficulty: Beginner

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the song’s relaxed feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
 

Chorus

 
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
 

Verse 2

 
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
 

Chorus

 
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
 

Bridge

 
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
 

Chorus

 
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
 

Outro

 
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D (×3)
G
 

Practice tip: Practice the G to C and G to D transitions slowly to build muscle memory for this relaxed tempo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Slow Burn"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Slow Burn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Slow Burn" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Slow Burn"?

It was written by Kacey Musgraves, Shane McAnally, Natalie Hemby, and released in 2018.