Folk

The Subway Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Guitar

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Ukulele

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Piano

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Banjo

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Mandolin

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

The Subway Chords – Harmonica

Zach Bryan’s introspective folk song with urban imagery and raw honesty. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Gentle Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: Keep the strum quiet and intimate. This is a storytelling song with a contemplative mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G Em

Riding on the subway through the city late at night

C D

Strangers sitting next to me beneath the fluorescent light

G Em

Everyone’s got somewhere that they’re trying hard to be

C D

But the only place I’m headed is further from me

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Verse 2

G Em

Graffiti on the windows tells a story of its own

C D

Every scratch and marking says somebody was alone

G Em

The doors keep opening and closing just like days

C D

People getting on and off in a thousand different ways

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Bridge

Am Em

Underground the city hums

C G

A melody for everyone

Am Em

In the dark we’re all the same

C D

Passengers without a name

Chorus

C G

On the subway

Em D

Watching the world go by

C G

On the subway

D G

Trying to figure out why

Practice tip: Try fingerpicking this one instead of strumming for a more intimate feel. The G-Em-C-D progression is perfect for beginning fingerpickers.