19 Forever

Q: How to play the easy chords for 19 Forever (Granger Smith)?

To play the Easy Chords for 19 Forever, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

Q: Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

Granger Smith verified

Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

sync_saved_locally Audio Synced

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Transpose

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

auto_awesome

Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

[D]I was Ringo star [G]of the dashboard drummers
[Em]You were turnin' [D]up the radio
[G]Sittin' in the [D]middle, playin' our fiddle
[G]You were hotter than [D]a summer back road
[G]And it's crazy how [D]I remember that perfectly
[D]When we set sail [G]away in a white Chevrolet
[D]With a Jerry jet [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we'll stay [G]like that together
[G]But we're not, cause [D]we're not 19 forever
[Em]I remember the time you [G]asked me for a ride
[Em]If I could teach [G]you how to drive stick
[Em]You burned through the clutch [G]and I burned to touch
[D]Every tan I'd [G]wrap in your skin
[D]And I still [G]see every memory
[D]When we set sail [G]away in a white Chevrolet
[D]With a Jerry jet [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we'll stay [G]like that together
[D]But we're not, no [G]we're not 19 forever
[D]And I [G]still sing along
[D]With all [G]those old songs
[Em]Well, I know it's [G]wrong, I know it's wrong
[Em]I know [G]it's wrong
[Em]I gotta [G]move on
[Bm]We set sail away [D]on a white Chevrolet
[Em]With the cherry jam [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we stayed [G]like that together
[D]But we're not, no [G]we're not 19 forever

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

music_note

Capo 5 Needed Musician's Pick

Playing with Capo on 5th Fret?

Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.

Kyser Quick-Change Capo

→

Interactive Video Masterclass

Interactive Video Masterclass 14-Day Free Access

14-Day Free Access

Want step-by-step video tutorials for 19 Forever?

Learn exact strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and solo tabs with slow-motion multi-angle video lessons.

Start Free Lesson →

play_circle Granger Smith Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album 19 Forever

Released 2013

Genre

Classic Classic Texas Country

Songwriter Granger Smith

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

View →

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Classic

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

19 Forever by Granger Smith is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for 19 Forever by Granger Smith: sounding in G (Capo Fret 2, shape F) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Capo on Fret 2 (played in F shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to Bm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

V – I – vi – iii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

D G Em Bm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into F, maintaining G sound without complex barre chords.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord 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:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle 4 chord unik digunakan

check_circle Terdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (Bm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: V – I – vi – iii • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ 19 Forever

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for 19 Forever (Granger Smith)?

To play the Easy Chords for 19 Forever, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for 19 Forever?

The original recording key for 19 Forever by Granger Smith is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

19 Forever - Granger Smith

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for 19 Forever by Granger Smith on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

19 Forever expand_less

play_circle Granger Smith Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album 19 Forever

Released 2013

Genre

Classic Classic Texas Country

Songwriter Granger Smith

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

View →

More Songs by Granger Smith verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Granger Smith.

View All (35 Songs)

6 String Stories

Queen

Z.I.T.O. Angra

Angra

Owner of a Lonely Heart

KEY A

Yes

Advanced

Selection of songs using the harmonic progression pattern V – I – vi – iii.

KEY C

Beginner

KEY G

Zinidin Zidan feat. Yaya Nadila

KEY C

Frankie Valli feat. Frankie Valli

Advanced

Play arrow_forward

If You Love Her

KEY C

Forest Blakk

Easy

Play arrow_forward

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Tonight Is The Night

Betty Wright

Forest Blakk

The Stroke

KEY G

Billy Squier

Easy

Play arrow_forward

First Date

KEY C

Blink-182 feat. Blink-182

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Shout To The Lord

KEY F

Hillsong Worship

Easy

Play arrow_forward

Related Music News

Latest news and articles about Granger Smith.

View all news

Granger Smith tersenyum mengenakan topi koboi memainkan gitar akustik di panggung konser perpisahan Texas

Berita Musik

Dua Setengah Dekade Bintang Country Texas Granger Smith: Tur Perpisahan 'Like a River', 2x Platinum 'Backroad Song'

Penghargaan retrospektif tur perpisahan 'Like a River' (26 Agustus 2023 via Wheelhouse Records) merayakan 25 tahun Granger Smith.

calendar_today Aug 26, 2023 edit Editorial Team

[D]I was Ringo star [G]of the dashboard drummers
[Em]You were turnin' [D]up the radio
[G]Sittin' in the [D]middle, playin' our fiddle
[G]You were hotter than [D]a summer back road
[G]And it's crazy how [D]I remember that perfectly
[D]When we set sail [G]away in a white Chevrolet
[D]With a Jerry jet [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we'll stay [G]like that together
[G]But we're not, cause [D]we're not 19 forever
[Em]I remember the time you [G]asked me for a ride
[Em]If I could teach [G]you how to drive stick
[Em]You burned through the clutch [G]and I burned to touch
[D]Every tan I'd [G]wrap in your skin
[D]And I still [G]see every memory
[D]When we set sail [G]away in a white Chevrolet
[D]With a Jerry jet [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we'll stay [G]like that together
[D]But we're not, no [G]we're not 19 forever
[D]And I [G]still sing along
[D]With all [G]those old songs
[Em]Well, I know it's [G]wrong, I know it's wrong
[Em]I know [G]it's wrong
[Em]I gotta [G]move on
[Bm]We set sail away [D]on a white Chevrolet
[Em]With the cherry jam [G]sticker on the glass
[Em]We cut through the [G]night like the KC lights
[D]Knowin' summertime [G]wasn't gonna last
[D]And we swore [G]that wouldn't matter
[D]And we stayed [G]like that together
[D]But we're not, no [G]we're not 19 forever