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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Trading My Sorrows Chords – Harmonica
A joyful praise song by Darrell Evans about exchanging pain for God’s joy. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Basic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and focus on the chord changes; the energy comes from the lyrics.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Verse 2
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Bridge
Am
D
G
C
G – D
Verse 3
G
C
G
D
C
G – D
C – G
D – C
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Verse 2 (Repeat)
G
C
G
D
Chorus
G
C
G
D
Bridge (Repeat)
Am
D
G
C
G – D
Practice tip: Master the G, C, D, and Am chords first, then practice the longer verse 3 slowly before bringing it up to speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Trading My Sorrows"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Trading My Sorrows" 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 "Trading My Sorrows" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Trading My Sorrows"?
It was written by Darrell Evans, and released in 1998.