Cody Johnson – Dear Rodeo Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Cody Johnson – Dear Rodeo Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse 1]
G
Dear Rodeo
C
I’d be lying if I try to tell you I don’t think about you
D
After all the miles and the wild nights that we’ve been through
D
Lord knows we’ve had a few

[Verse 2]
G
Dear Rodeo
C
I’d like to say that I took the reigns and rode away
D
No regrets, no left-unsaids, just turn the page
D
Oh, but you know better, babe

[Chorus]
C
Between them almost-had-’ems and broken bones
Am
The dream of a buckle I’ll never put on
G D
I’m jaded, I hate it
C
But somehow the highs outweigh the lows
Am D
And I’d do it all again even though we both know
D C
I’d still have to let you go

[Verse 3]
G
So dear Rodeo
C
I tried like hell to tell myself it was all your fault
D
I held on tight with all my might, I just couldn’t hang on
D
And that’s hard to hang your hat on

[Chorus]
C
Between them almost-had-’ems and broken bones
Am
The dream of a buckle I’ll never put on
G D
I’m jaded, I hate it
C
But somehow the highs outweigh the lows
Am D
And I’d do it all again even though we both know
D C Am G Am G C D
I’d still have to let you gooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Verse 4]
G
Dear Rodeo
C
I’d like to think you miss me too, but I know you don’t
D
Oh, but that don’t change the past and that don’t change the truth
D
I’m still in love with you
G
Dear Rodeo

How to play Dear Rodeo: key, chords and progression

Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson is written in G major (one sharp: F♯) and moves through 4 chords: G, C, D and Am.

Most of the song cycles through G – C – D – G (I – IV – V – I in G major), the I–IV–V–I, the backbone of gospel, blues and folk. In solfa, that is doh – fah – soh – doh. Get these 4 changes smooth and the rest comes quickly.

Beginner-friendly: every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E

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Dear Rodeo chords: questions

What key is Dear Rodeo in?

Dear Rodeo by Cody Johnson is in the key of G major (one sharp: F♯).

What chords are in Dear Rodeo?

Dear Rodeo uses 4 chords: G, C, D, Am.

What is the chord progression of Dear Rodeo?

The main progression is G – C – D – G (I – IV – V – I), the I–IV–V–I, the backbone of gospel, blues and folk.

Is Dear Rodeo easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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