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