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Thought You Should Know Chords

Morgan Wallen Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Thought You Should Know Chords – Guitar

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.

Gtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Thought You Should Know Chords – Ukulele

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.

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 You Should Know Chords – Piano

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.

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 You Should Know Chords – Banjo

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.

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 You Should Know Chords – Mandolin

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.

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 You Should Know Chords – Harmonica

Morgan Wallen’s heartfelt country ballad about calling his mother to share updates on his life and growth. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (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 C

I know I don’t call enough

G D Em

But when the dust settles in my truck

C G D

And I let down my tailgate, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Verse 2

G C

I know you worry ’bout your boy

G D Em

But I’m makin’ my own luck now

C G D

And I’m finally gettin’ somewhere, I can’t help but think

G C G

You’d be proud of the man I’ve become

G C

And the one I’m still tryin’ to be

G D Em

I hope you know I owe it all to you

C G D

And I thought you should know

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Bridge

Em C

Mama, I know you’re probably thinkin’

G D

I’m up to no good

Em C G

Out here chasin’ women and chasin’ dreams

D

But I’m doin’ alright

Chorus

G C

I’m drinkin’ more, smokin’ less

G D

Prayin’ to the man above

Em C

I got an angel on my shoulder

G D

And a demon in the dust

G C

I’m gettin’ better at sayin’ “no”

G D

I’m startin’ to see the light

Em C

I wrote a song about you

G D

And I thought you should know

Outro

G C

I thought you should know

G D

I thought you should know

G C

I thought you should know

G D G

Yeah, I thought you should know

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout; practice switching between G and C smoothly as it’s the most common change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Thought You Should Know"?

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

Is "Thought You Should Know" 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 You Should Know" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Thought You Should Know"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert, Nicolle Galyon, and released in 2023.