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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Your Idol Chords – Harmonica
A reflective and self-aware song by Zach Bryan about the pressures of being put on a pedestal. 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
D – G
G – C
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
Em – C – D
Verse 2
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
Em – C – D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G – D
Em – C – D
Outro
G – C
D – G
G – C
D – G
Practice tip: Practice the G to C and C to D transitions slowly; they are the core of the song’s progression. Strum lightly on the verses for a more intimate feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Your Idol"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Your Idol" 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 "Your Idol" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Your Idol"?
It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.