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Wasted on You Chords

Morgan Wallen Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Wasted on You Chords – Harmonica

Morgan Wallen’s reflective country song about heartbreak and regret. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Basic 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 these chords are written for open position in G.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C

G

D

G

C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D

Em – C – G

C – G

D – Em

C – G – D

C – G

D – G – C

G – D – G

Verse 3

G – C

G

D – G

C – G

D – G

Chorus

C – G

D

Em – C – G

C – G

D – Em

C – G – D

C – G

D – G – C

G – D – G

Bridge

Em – C

G

D

Em – C

G

D

Chorus

C – G

D

Em – C – G

C – G

D – Em

C – G – D

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 transition in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Wasted on You"?

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

Is "Wasted on You" 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 "Wasted on You" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Wasted on You"?

It was written by Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, and released in 2021.