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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Tin Man Chords – Harmonica
Miranda Lambert’s poignant ballad about emotional armor and heartbreak. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s reflective mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
D – G
G – C – G
D – G
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C – G – D – G
Verse 2
G – C – G
D – G
G – C – G
D – G
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C – G – D – G
Bridge
C – G
D
C – G
D – G
Chorus
G – C – G – D (×3)
G – C – G – D – G
Outro
G – C – G
D – G
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Tin Man"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Tin Man" 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 "Tin Man" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Tin Man"?
It was written by Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, Jon Randall, and released in 2016.