Key: C · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: G, C, Em, C/G, D
[Verse 1] G Won’t you hold me through the shakes darlin’? C G It’s fine if you cut and run Em C At first light of a cresting sun G Right now I’m feenin' G If you’re still in town C G When my better days roll around Em C We’ll heat this ground and dance G like two hearts bleedin’ G This city is so loud and C G the hotel kicked me out Em Do you think she is still C G proud of lookin’ down G The world got so confusin’ C G I’m a tool for cheap amusement Em C G They all hate me from here to Tennessee [Chorus] C Hold me through the shakes, G although it’s more than I can take Em There ain’t no choice for C/G G damaged boys like me C Hold me through the shakes, although G its more than you can take Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling N.C. When you wake you’ll still be my darling [Verse 2] G Let me have my bloody knuckles C G All my nights and dark cold trouble Em When I was through I was hopin’ C G you might wait for me G They made me out to be C G Something I don’t understand Em C G How I am just a man, my darling G Now I’m lost in Denver C G With a postcard I could send ya Em C G But I don’t know of any good it’d do G Photograph the lights C G ‘Cause they remind me of your eyes Em And pray for you until C G I untangle this blue [Chorus] C Hold me through the shakes, G although it’s more than I can take Em There ain’t no choice for C/G G damaged boys like me C Hold me through the shakes, G although its more than you can take Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling Em D G When you wake I’m yours to take darling [Chorus] C Hold me through the shakes, G although it’s more than I can take Em There ain’t no choice for C/G G damaged boys like me C Hold me through the shakes, G although its more than you can take Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling [Chorus] C Hold me through the shakes, G although it’s more than I can take Em There ain’t no choice for C/G G damaged boys like me C Hold me through the shakes, G although its more than you can take Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling Em And when you wake D G you’ll still be my darling
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 23rd of August 2021, the track was released.

Track Info
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- Song: Darling
- Artist: Zach Bryan
- Released Date: 23 August 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key:
- Chords: G, C, Em, C/G, D
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| G – 000232 C – 000003 Em – 000402 C/G – 000003 D – 002220 | G – 0232 C – 0003 Em – 0402 C/G – 0003 D – 2220 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Darling in?
Darling is in the key of C.
What chords do I need for Darling?
You need G, C, Em, C/G, D to play Darling by Zach Bryan.
Do I need a capo for Darling?
No capo is needed to play Darling by Zach Bryan.
How hard is Darling to play on guitar?
Darling by Zach Bryan is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.