Songs You Can Play with G, C, D
Popular guitar songs built on the G–C–D progression — a common shape that's great for jamming and practice.
The G–C–D progression uses just 3 chords — G, C, and D — and powers 1,779 of the most-played songs on ChordLines. It's one of the most common progressions in pop, rock and worship, so learning it unlocks a huge amount of music at once. The songs below all use these chords; try Always On My Mind and Bring Them Back Home to hear it in action.
- 1741 G 749
- 1742 G 749
- 1743 G 749
- 1744 C 749
- 1745 G 749
- 1746 G 749
- 1747 G 749
- 1748 C 749
- 1749 Em 749
- 1750 D 749
- 1751 C 749
- 1752 D 749
- 1753 G 749
- 1754 G 749
- 1755 G 748
- 1756 F 748
- 1757 Em 748
- 1758 G 748
- 1759 C 748
- 1760 Em 748
- 1761 Em 748
- 1762 E 748
- 1763 F#m 748
- 1764 C 748
- 1765 G 748
- 1766 B 747
- 1767 Am 747
- 1768 G 747
- 1769 C 747
- 1770 Em 747
- 1771 Em 747
- 1772 Am 747
- 1773 G 747
- 1774 Am 747
- 1775 C 747
- 1776 G 747
- 1777 Am 747
- 1778 D 747
- 1779 C 747
Frequently asked questions
What songs use the G–C–D progression?
Popular examples include Always On My Mind, Bring Them Back Home, and Bored, along with everything else in the list above.
Is the G–C–D progression easy to play?
Yes — it's built entirely from beginner-friendly open chords, which makes it a great first progression to master.
Can I play these songs in a different key?
Yes — open any song and use the transpose buttons to shift it up or down. The chords and diagrams update automatically, so you can match your voice or a capo.