Gtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Watermelon Moonshine Chords – Harmonica
Lainey Wilson’s nostalgic song about a sweet, small-town summer romance. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Country Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a relaxed, steady tempo to match the song’s wistful feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Bridge
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
G – D – G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
Practice tip: The chords G, C, and D are the only ones you need. Practice switching between G and C, as that’s the most common transition in the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Watermelon Moonshine"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Watermelon Moonshine" 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 "Watermelon Moonshine" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Watermelon Moonshine"?
It was written by Lainey Wilson, Dallas Wilson, Paul Jenkins, and released in 2023.