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This Damn Song Chords

Pecos and the Rooftops Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Damn Song Chords – Guitar

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady 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, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

This Damn Song Chords – Ukulele

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.

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

This Damn Song Chords – Piano

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.

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

This Damn Song Chords – Banjo

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.

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

This Damn Song Chords – Mandolin

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.

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

This Damn Song Chords – Harmonica

A heartfelt country-rock ballad by Pecos and the Rooftops about a song that brings back painful memories. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but these chords are written for open position in G.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I heard it on the radio

C G

Driving down a back road

D C

It took me right back to a memory

G

I’ve been trying to forget

C G

I ain’t done it yet

D C

And I guess that’s why it’s killing me

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Verse 2

G

I can see your Levi’s

C G

Dancing ’round the kitchen

D C

Smiling like you did back then

G

I can taste the whiskey

C G

Taste it on your lips and

D C

I’m right back in your arms again

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Bridge

C G

Guess some memories never fade

D C

No matter how much time has passed

C G

Some songs were just meant to break

D C

Your heart, and make it last

Chorus

G

So play another one, DJ

C G

’Cause I don’t wanna hear

D C

This damn song on the radio

G C

Bringing back the ghost of you and me

G D C

And everything I wish we’d never been

Outro

G C

Everything I wish we’d never been

G D C

Yeah, everything I wish we’d never been

G C

This damn song

G D

This damn song

G C

This damn song

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D-C chord progression in the verses before adding the lyrics, as it forms the core of the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "This Damn Song"?

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

Is "This Damn Song" 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 "This Damn Song" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "This Damn Song"?

It was written by Pecos and the Rooftops, and released in 2019.