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Starting Over Chords

Chris Stapleton Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Starting Over Chords – Guitar

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Starting Over Chords – Ukulele

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Starting Over Chords – Piano

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Starting Over Chords – Banjo

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.

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

Starting Over Chords – Mandolin

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.

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

Starting Over Chords – Harmonica

Chris Stapleton’s Grammy-winning title track is a hopeful anthem about new beginnings. The simple chord progression lets Stapleton’s powerful vocals take center stage.

Country Folk (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song is all about feel and groove. Play it with a relaxed, open strumming style. Let the G chord ring as the home base and keep transitions smooth.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Well the road rolls out like a welcome mat

G D

To a better place than the one we’re at

G C

And I ain’t got no kinda plan

Em D

But I’ve had all of this town I can stand

Chorus

G C G D

And I got a feeling, a feeling deep inside

G C Em D

And I don’t know what it is but I know it’s time

G C GD

To be starting over

G C GD

Starting over

Verse 2

G C

We could find a town on the edge of the sea

G D

And you could lay your head in the sand beside me

G C

And we could find a paradise

Em D

And leave everything else behind tonight

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Starting Over"?

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

Is "Starting Over" 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 "Starting Over" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Starting Over"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2020.