Now playing

Three Chords

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

It's just straight up chords and lyrics as there is a lot of 
Song: Three Chords
Standard Tuning
Capo 3rd fret
Three Gchords      G/F#and Emthen
the CTruth is Dsupposed to Gfollow G/F#  Em  
So why do I Cwallow Din Gfear?G/F#  
You were Emmeant to be hereC  D  
See Call...Dalong the Gpath was G/F#leading to a EmsongC  
You've been C/Bsinging all your Bblife, trying to get it Dright
How EmlongC  Em  
I'll Cwait here Dfor youG  
Maybe I'm G/F#wrong
EmMaybe you're Cnot coming DhomeG  
A Fpromise is a Chollow shell, Donly time will tellG  D  G  D  
Don't GsayG/F#  Em  
that Cyou were Djust preGtendingG/F#  Em  
Don't leave me Cstanding, Dwaiting, Gwondering...if you G/F#care Em  
It's not too Clate to Drepair the Chole Dinside
 GThose G/F#feelings Emyou've denied, Ccoming C/Bback on you agBbain
if you need a Dfriend
You Emknow,  C  Em  
I'm Cwaiting Dfor you
 GMaybe I G/F#wrong
EmMaybe you Cain't coming DhomeG  
FThrowing coins Cin the well, Donly time will tellG  D  G  D  
Right Cnow, DThe least I can do is be Chonest
'Cause I broke a Gpromise to myself C  
and I hurt Dsomebody else...oh no CI 
Don't know C/Bhow to tell you Bb  
Don't know how to tell you Dnow...I was EmwrongC  Em  
But I Cdon't know Dhow longG  
I can G/F#wait around while Emyou decide..C.ohD  
 GFeels like I'm Fdying insideC  D  
Oh, please come EmhomeC  Em  C  D  G  G/F#  Em  C  D  G  
FCannot escape this Cliving hell, Donly time will GtellD  

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Three Chords

by Jeremy Kay

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

G/F#

C/B

It's just straight up chords and lyrics as there is a lot of

Song: Three Chords

Standard Tuning

Capo 3rd fret

G G/F# Em

Three chords and then

C D G G/F# Em

the Truth is supposed to follow

C D G G/F#

So why do I wallow in fear?

Em C D

You were meant to be here

C D G G/F# Em C

See all...along the path was leading to a song

C/B Bb D

You've been singing all your life, trying to get it right

Em C Em

How long

C D G

I'll wait here for you

G/F#

Maybe I'm wrong

Em C D G

Maybe you're not coming home

F C D G D G D

A promise is a hollow shell, only time will tell

G G/F# Em

Don't say

C D G G/F# Em

that you were just pretending

C D G G/F# Em

Don't leave me standing, waiting, wondering...if you care

C D C D

It's not too late to repair the hole inside

G G/F# Em C C/B Bb

Those feelings you've denied, coming back on you again

if you need a friend

Em C Em

You know,

C D

I'm waiting for you

G G/F#

Maybe I wrong

Em C D G

Maybe you ain't coming home

F C D G D G D

Throwing coins in the well, only time will tell

C D C

Right now, The least I can do is be honest

G C

'Cause I broke a promise to myself

D C

and I hurt somebody else...oh no I

C/B Bb

Don't know how to tell you

D Em C Em

Don't know how to tell you now...I was wrong

C D G

But I don't know how long

G/F# Em C D

I can wait around while you decide...oh

G F C D

Feels like I'm dying inside

Em C Em C D G G/F# Em C D G

Oh, please come home

F C D G D

Cannot escape this living hell, only time will tell

About Three Chords Chords by Jeremy Kay

Learn how to play Three Chords by Jeremy Kay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Three Chords chords”, “Three Chords guitar chords”, or “Jeremy Kay Three Chords chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Three Chords chords and for experienced players who want accurate Three Chords lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, G/F#, Em, C, D, C/B.

FAQ — Three Chords by Jeremy Kay

How do I play "Three Chords" by Jeremy Kay on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Three Chords" by Jeremy Kay on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Three Chords" by Jeremy Kay free?

Yes. The chords for "Three Chords" by Jeremy Kay are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Three Chords" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Three Chords" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Three Chords"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Three Chords" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Three Chords" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Three Chords" by Jeremy Kay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jeremy Kay below.

What key is "Three Chords" in?

The chords for "Three Chords" show the original chord names (including G, G/F#, Em, C, D, C/B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.