Key: Dm Β· BPM: 76 Β· Difficulty: Advanced Β· Chords: Dm, Gm, Gsus2, F, Em, Gsus4, G7, Em7, Eb, Ddim
[Intro] Dm Dm Dm Dm [Verse] Dm Lord, this morning, when I woke up Dm I wanted that whiskey in my coffee cup Dm Had last night ringing in my head Dm Telling me I oughta go back to bed [Chorus] Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm I keep on staying behind Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm Trouble ain't hard to find [Interlude] Dm [Verse] Dm I thought I might go take a ride Dm Changed my mind when I looked outside Dm I can't stay, but I can't leave Dm Or get myself away from me [Chorus] Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm I keep on staying behind Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm Trouble ain't hard to find [Solo] Dm Gsus4 G7 Em7 Eb Dm Ddim Dm Gsus2 F Dm [Verse] Dm Nights are long as the day is cold Dm Staying alive is getting old Dm Nothing is everything I got left Dm I'm staring down the devil, but I'm scared to death [Chorus] Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm I keep on staying behind Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm Trouble ain't hard to find Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm I keep on staying behind Gm Gsus2 I'm in South Dakota F Em Dm Trouble ain't hard to find [Outro] Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm Dm
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βΉοΈ About This Song
On the 10th of November 2023, the track was released. The track was written by Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Derek Mixon & J.T. Cure.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Dm
- Chords: Dm, Gm, Gsus2, F, Em, Gsus4, G7, Em7, Eb, Ddim
- BPM: 76
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: South Dakota
- Artist: Chris Stapleton
- Written by Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Derek Mixon & J.T. Cure
- Produced by Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb & Morgane Stapleton
- Album: Higher
- Released Date: 10 November 2023
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is South Dakota in?
South Dakota is in the key of Dm.
What chords do I need for South Dakota?
You need Dm, Gm, Gsus2, F, Em, Gsus4, G7, Em7, Eb, Ddim to play South Dakota by Chris Stapleton.
Do I need a capo for South Dakota?
No capo is needed to play South Dakota by Chris Stapleton.
How hard is South Dakota to play on guitar?
South Dakota by Chris Stapleton is rated Advanced. It features advanced chord voicings.