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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
What It Sounds Like Chords – Harmonica
A reflective and raw folk-country song by Zach Bryan about the sounds of a simple, honest life. 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 shown.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G – D (×5)
Verse 2
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G – D (×5)
Bridge
Em – C – G (×3)
D – G – C
Verse 3
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
G
C – G
D – Em – C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G – D (×5)
Practice tip: Focus on the steady, consistent strumming hand; let the lyrics and simple chord changes carry the emotion of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What It Sounds Like"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "What It Sounds Like" 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 It Sounds Like" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "What It Sounds Like"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.