Country, Folk

Velvet Ring Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Velvet Ring Chords – Guitar

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. 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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Velvet Ring Chords – Ukulele

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. 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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Velvet Ring Chords – Piano

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. 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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Velvet Ring Chords – Banjo

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. 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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Velvet Ring Chords – Mandolin

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. 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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

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

Velvet Ring Chords – Harmonica

A reflective and yearning song by Zach Bryan about love and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 2

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Bridge

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Verse 3

G C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Em C

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me, darling

G D

I’ll be your man if you’ll have me

Chorus

G

And I’ll buy you a velvet ring

C

And I’ll sing you a velvet song

G D

And I’ll hold you when the mornin’ comes

Em C

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

G D

And I’ll love you when the mornin’ comes

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords. Practice switching between G and D, as this is the most common transition in the verses and choruses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Velvet Ring"?

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

Is "Velvet Ring" 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 "Velvet Ring" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Velvet Ring"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.