Key: G Β· BPM: 146 Β· Difficulty: Beginner Β· Chords: G/G/B, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#, D
[Intro] G G/B Cadd9 G Cadd9 [Verse] G G/B Cadd9 I always liked the color of my eyes G 'Til I knew she had brown, Cadd9 I'm green G G/B Cadd9 Always liked my naive innocence G 'Til I learned Cadd9 she got around, I'm green [Chorus] Em7 D/F# If I got you, why does G Cadd9 she still get me? Em7 D G I hate to say it, but damn, Cadd9 she's pretty Em7 D/F# G Cadd9 Never known this shade of envy Just tell me I'm your G Emerald City [Post-Chorus] G G/B Cadd9 G Cadd9 [Verse] G G/B Cadd9 If she texts in the middle of the night G When we're laying in Cadd9 the bed, is it green? G Wish I was cool like G/B Cadd9 a shade of blue G But her lips are rΠ΅d Cadd9 and I'm green [Chorus] Em7 D/F# If I got you, why does G Cadd9 she still get me? Em7 D I hate to say it, G Cadd9 but damn, she's pretty Em7 D/F# G Cadd9 Never known this shade of envy Just tell me D I'm your Emerald City [Bridge] Em7 I'm not crazy (Not crazy) Cadd9 I'm just a girl, kinda jealous, kinda insecure D Em7 And I hate how (I hate how) it takes me Cadd9 Down an old road where she used to be yours D Tough to admit it, Em7 but it might break me Cadd9 Let me know you hate to see me hurt D 'Til one day (One day), Em7 it won't faze me (Faze me) Cadd9 Thinking about you, thinking about her G I'm good as gold, but G/B Cadd9 when she's around G Cadd9 My true color comes out [Chorus] Em7 D/F# G Cadd9 If I got you, then baby, kiss me Em7 D Tell me that you think, G Cadd9 I'm so damn pretty Em7 D/F# Double down that G Cadd9 you'll end up with me G Just tell me I'm your Emerald City (I'm good as gold, G/B Cadd9 but when she's around) G Cadd9 (My true color comes out) [Outro] G G/B Cadd9 I always like the color of my eyes G Cadd9 (My true color comes out)
Track Info
- Song: Emerald City
- Artist: Kelsea Ballerini
- Written by Alysa Vanderheym, Jordan Reynolds, Kelsea Ballerini & Nicolle Galyon
- Produced by Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym & Jordan Reynolds
- Album: Mount Pleasant
- Release Date: 14 November 2025
βΉοΈ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Chords: G/G/B, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#, D
- BPM: 146
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Emerald City in?
Emerald City is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for Emerald City?
You need G/G/B, Cadd9, Em7, D/F#, D to play Emerald City by Kelsea Ballerini.
Do I need a capo for Emerald City?
No capo is needed to play Emerald City by Kelsea Ballerini.
How hard is Emerald City to play on guitar?
Emerald City by Kelsea Ballerini is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.