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Old Man Knows

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Old Man Knows by Dustin Lynch in the key of G

(From The 2026 Album Clean Slate)

Capo 3rd fret

Intro
G  D/F#  Em7  C
G  D/F#  Em7  C

Verse 1
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Stories 'Bout The OEm7ne That Got AwCay
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Wild-Hair Dream Em7A Little Too CCrazy To Chase
GWouldn't Be No D/F#First Truck That EEm7ver Got SCold
If Every Em7Young Man KnDew What Every COld Man Knows

Verse 2
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Come And Get Me CEm7alls At 2 A.mC​
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Best Friend FightsEm7 Over Some ECx-Girlfriend
GWouldn't Be NoD/F#body Ever BEm7umming That First SCmoke
If Every Em7Young Man KnDew What Every COld Man Knows

Chorus
GTime Gets WasD/F#ted, MEm7istakes Get MadDe
CLessons Get Learned TheEm7 Hard DWay
GThe World Wouldn't Be D/F#Perfect, But It'd SEm7ure Be CClose
If Every Em7Young Man DKnew What Every COld Man Knows

Interlude
G  D/F#  Em7  C

Verse 3
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Driving Down A BEm7ack Road Way Too FCast
GWouldn't Be No D/F#Bad ExcusEm7e To Miss FCishing With Your DaGd
Wouldn't Be No Drunk D/F#Tattoo From A TEm7rip To MexicCo
If Every Em7Young Man KnDew What Every COld Man Knows

Chorus
GTime Gets WasD/F#ted, MEm7istakes Get MadDe
CLessons Get Learned TheEm7 Hard DWay
GThe World Wouldn't Be D/F#Perfect, But It'd SEm7ure Be CClose
If Every Em7Young Man DKnew What Every COld Man Knows

Interlude
G  D/F#  Em7  C
G  D/F#  Em7  C
G  D/F#  Em7  C
G  D/F#  Em7  C

Outro
GI Wouldn't Be D/F#Pouring Too Much WEm7hiskey In A Cup C​
GStanding Out On D/F#This Front Porch Em7Where You Slammed That SCcreen Door Shut
GWatching Your D/F#Taillights Getting FEm7urther Down That RCoad
If Every Em7Young Man KnDew What Every COld Man Knows
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Old Man Knows?

The chords for Old Man Knows are: G, D/F#, Em7, C, D

What is the original key of Old Man Knows?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Old Man Knows?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Old Man Knows in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Old Man Knows be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Old Man Knows on ukulele?

Chord Old Man Knows can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Old Man Knows?

Old Man Knows uses 5 chords: G, D/F#, Em7, C, D

What is the easiest way to play Old Man Knows?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Old Man Knows released in?

Old Man Knows was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Old Man Knows?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Old Man Knows to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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