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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Straight and Narrow Chords – Harmonica
A reflective folk-country ballad by Zach Bryan about commitment and resilience. 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-position shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Bridge
C – G
D – Em
C – G
D – Em
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
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 "Straight and Narrow"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Straight and Narrow" 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 "Straight and Narrow" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Straight and Narrow"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2022.