Luke Combs - This One’s For You Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to A,G,D keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[C] [G] [C] [G]
There’s a [C]couple of people that I owe a [G]beer or two
And [C]three or four I owe more than [G]a few
For [C]all the times I could not find the [G]answers
[A]Stumbling though the dark without a [C]clue, this one’s for [G]you
[verse 2]
[C]Mom and dad always did their [G]best, for a [C]crazy fool who could not [G]help himself
I [A]thank god that they were there to see me [C]through, this one’s for [G]you
[chorus]
I [C]told you all I’d write you a [G]song, [C]put my heart in the melody
To [G]keep you singing along, this [C]might not be the right time
These [G]might not be the [Em]right lines to [A]prove
Or say what I’m [C]trying to, but this one’s for [G]you
[verse 3]
[C]I’ve been knocked down time and time [G]again
[C]Got picked back up by love and a few good [G]friends
Who [A]reminded me of all I stood to [C]lose, this one’s for [G]you
[chorus]
I [C]told you all I’d write you a [G]song, [C]put my heart in the melody
To [G]keep you singing along, this [C]might not be the right time
These [G]might not be the [Em]right lines to [A]prove
Or say what I’m [C]trying to, but this one’s for [G]you
[verse 4]
[C]Made more than my fair share of the same [G]mistakes
[C]Bridges burned and lessons learned a few things I can’t [G]change
[A]Some apologies are way past [C]overdue, this one’s for [G]you
[chorus]
I [C]told you all I’d write you a [G]song, [C]put my heart in the melody
To [G]keep you singing along, this [C]might not be the right time
These [G]might not be the [Em]right lines to [A]prove
Or say what I’m [C]trying to, but this one’s for [G]you, but this one’s for [G]you
[Closing]
[C]There’s a couple people that I owe a [G]beer or two
[C]And three or four I owe more than a [G]few
How to play This One's For You on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Luke Combs - This One's For You on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 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.
This One's For You uses these transitions most often: C → G (29), G → C (21), and A → C (7). 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 C - G chord transition.
1. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
2. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
3. A → C chord transition
To move from A to C;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
4. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
5. Em → A chord transition
To move from Em to A;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
This One's For You chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in This One's For You.
- This One's For You includes 67 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- This One's For You contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how This One's For You 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 → C: 25%
- G → Em: 9%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%