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Kane Brown - Learning Chords

ChordsG, Em, C, D, Am
Strumming↓-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar D chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-2Guitar D chord diagram
  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram


When I was [G]6 years old, I kinda wet the bed
My [Em]stepdad came in and nearly beat me to death
All [C]bruised and broken, I was lonely and scared
My [D]momma, she was working, there was nobody there
My [G]nana showed up, she was super protective
Had a [Em]tear in her eye, she saw how I was neglected
The [C]crazy part about it, she’s a straight up detective
But you [D]never would’ve guessed it, how she’d cook you a breakfast
[Am]Three weeks later, she had him locked in a cell
Now I’m [D]seven years old with a story to tell singing


[G]I’m gonna [D]let it [Em]go, forgiveness [C]is some[Am]thing we [G]gotta [D]know
‘Cause if you h[G]old on [D]forever, it’ll [Em]hurt your [C]soul
That’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [Em]go, that’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [G]go


Now [G]middle school’s here, a new chapter in life ,new [Em]stepdad too, made my momma his wife
Got [C]new problems now, like tryna fit in, and gettin’ [D]looked down on just because of your skin
It’s [G]bad enough, I can’t afford them clothes, got [Em]high water’s on with holes in my sole
Well [C]that’s the kinda stuff to put a hole in your soul, but [D]I, I’m just gonna, I, I’m just gonna


[G]I’m gonna [D]let it [Em]go, forgiveness [C]is some[Am]thing we [G]gotta [D]know
‘Cause if you h[G]old on [D]forever, it’ll [Em]hurt your [C]soul
That’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [Em]go, that’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [G]go


[G] [Em] [C] [D] [G] [Em] [C] [D]
I’m [G]grown up now, I learned enough for a song, [Em]still got some friends, but most of ’em gone
[C]Overdoses or killed by a gun, [D]breaking into houses, life on the run
[G]Did it for his kid, now he won’t be around, guess the [Em]little one’s gonna be just like me now
If you’re [C]carrying the bitterness around on your shoulders, [D]then just remember what I told ya, singin’


[G]I’m gonna [D]let it [Em]go, forgiveness [C]is some[Am]thing we [G]gotta [D]know
‘Cause if you h[G]old on [D]forever, it’ll [Em]hurt your [C]soul
That’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [Em]go, that’s why I’m [G]learning how to [D]let it [G]go
That’s why I’m [G]learnin’ how to [D]let it [G]go, I’m [G]learnin how to [D]let it [G]go

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AlbumKane Brown
GenresCountry
Year2016
KeyG

How to play Learning on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Kane Brown - Learning on guitar requires 5 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Learning uses these transitions most often: G → D (17), D → G (16), and Em → C (14). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.

1. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em;

  1. While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
G to Em

2. Em → C chord transition

To move from Em to C;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
Em to C

3. C → D chord transition

To move from C to D;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
C to D

4. D → G chord transition

To move from D to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
D to G

5. D → Am chord transition

To move from D to Am;

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

6. D → Em chord transition

To move from D to Em;

  1. While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

7. C → Am chord transition

To move from C to Am;

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

8. Am → G chord transition

To move from Am to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.

9. C → G chord transition

To move from C to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Learning.

  • Learning includes 86 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Learning contains 6 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Learning connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    • G → Em: 9%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%
    • D → Em: 17%