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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Thought It Was Love Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Thought It Was Love Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Thought It Was Love Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Thought It Was Love Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Thought It Was Love Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D – G
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.