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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What Are You Listening To Chords – Harmonica
A reflective ballad by Chris Stapleton about the power of music in a relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G
C – D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Bridge
C – G
D
C – G
D
Chorus
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
G
Practice tip: The Em to C transition in the chorus is central; practice switching between these two chords cleanly while keeping the strum pattern steady.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What Are You Listening To"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "What Are You Listening To" 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 "What Are You Listening To" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "What Are You Listening To"?
It was written by Chris Stapleton, Lee Thomas Miller, and released in 2015.