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Thought It Was Love Chords

Zach Bryan 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

Thought It Was Love Chords – Guitar

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Thought It Was Love Chords – Ukulele

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. 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, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Thought It Was Love Chords – Piano

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Thought It Was Love Chords – Banjo

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Thought It Was Love Chords – Mandolin

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Thought It Was Love Chords – Harmonica

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about the painful realization that a relationship was not what it seemed. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I thought it was love, I thought it was real

G D

I thought you were something I could feel

Em C

I thought it was home, I thought it was right

G D

I thought I could sleep easy every night

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Verse 2

G C

I gave you my heart, I gave you my time

G D

I gave you the best years of my life

Em C

I built you a world, I built you a dream

G D

I built it all on a shallow stream

Chorus

G C

But I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Bridge

Em C

And the whiskey tastes like water now

G D

And the sun don’t seem to shine

Em C

And I’m just trying to figure out

G D

How to leave it all behind

Verse 3

G C

So I’ll pack up my truck, and I’ll head out west

G D

I’ll try to forget you, I’ll try my best

Em C

I’ll find a new road, I’ll find a new town

G D

I’ll lay this old burden down

Chorus

G C

‘Cause I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D

That you were never what you seemed to be

Outro

G C

Yeah, I was wrong, and you were gone

G D

And I was left here singing this song

Em C

And I was blind, but now I see

G D G

That you were never what you seemed to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Practice switching between G and C, as that is the most common transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought It Was Love"?

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

Is "Thought It Was Love" 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 "Thought It Was Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought It Was Love"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.