Country, Folk

Washed 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

Washed Chords – Guitar

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Washed Chords – Ukulele

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Washed Chords – Piano

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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

Washed Chords – Banjo

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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

Washed Chords – Mandolin

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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

Washed Chords – Harmonica

A reflective song by Zach Bryan about feeling worn down by life’s struggles. 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

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Verse 2

G C

I’m tired of the way that the rain falls in the spring

G D

Tired of the songs that I hear the children sing

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the moonlight hits the ground

G D

Tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Bridge

C G

I’m tired of the way that the sun comes up each day

D Em

Tired of the way that the sunlight fades away

C G

Tired of the way that the stars all seem to say

D Em

That I’m tired of the way that the world is goin’ down

Chorus

C G

I’m tired of talkin’ to myself and knowin’ I’m the only one

D Em

Tired of preachin’ to the choir and singin’ to the young

C G

Tired of lookin’ for the answers in songs I’ve never sung

D Em

I’m tired of buildin’ temporary things

Outro

G

I’m washed and I am weathered

C

I’m wrinkled and I’m worn

G D

I’m tired of this town and the way that I was born

Em C

I’m tired of the way that the world is going now

G D G

Tired of the way that the world is going down

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice the progression G-C-G-D-Em-C-G-D slowly until you can switch without pausing, as the lyrics flow continuously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Washed"?

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

Is "Washed" 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 "Washed" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Washed"?

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