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Transposed: semitones
[G]Well, dig a little [C]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[G]Well, you need a [C]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[G]Well, my papa used to tell me, [C]"Don't be fooled by things you see
[G]If you wanna get at the heart [C]of things, you gotta dig way down deep
[G]Yeah, second place don't get it, [C]son, a winner gotta come in first
[G]There ain't nothin' worse than takin' a [C]drink that leaves you with the thirst"
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[G]Come on, Michael
[C]Yeah
[G]Well, a good man needs a good [G]woman, she's the rock that'll make him strong
[C]She'll be there to lean on [D]when the whole world's does him wrong
[G]There ain't nothin' like good lovin', man, [G]it's the way it is meant to be
[G]You better find you a woman that'll dig [G]up to you like your mama's been to me
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[G]Alright, Ronnie
[C]There's a mighty river flowin' and [D]there's water that's cool and sweet
[C]Don't you be fooled by a [D]muddy stream, be careful where you drink
[C]Said, life is what you make [D]it, sometimes it's a livin' hell
[G]And if you wanna get to the promised land, [G]you better dig a little deeper in the well
[C]Said, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
[C]Oh, dig a little [D]deeper in the well, boys
[G]Dig a little [G]deeper in the well
[C]If you want a [D]good cool drink of water
[G]You better dig a [G]little deeper in the well
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Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well) by Billy Strings is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G7sus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well) by Billy Strings: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (G, C, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – IV – V – II – I – v
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GCDA
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
G7sus2Dm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleAll open position chords, zero barre chords required
KEY: G•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – IV – V – II – I – v•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well)
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well) (Billy Strings)?
To play the Easy Chords for Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well), toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well)?
The original recording key for Dig A Little Deeper (In The Well) by Billy Strings is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
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