Easy Guitar Lesson - The Fall - Cody Johnson

cody johnson Oct 28, 2025

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Want to learn how to play “The Fall” by Cody Johnson on acoustic guitar? This lesson will teach you everything you need — the chords, strumming pattern, and even singing along with the lyrics to make it easier to follow.

While the studio version is played with the guitar tuned down 2 whole steps (Em/C/G/D), in this tutorial, we’re playing it in standard tuning to make it easier for beginners and intermediate players to jump right in.

Song Details:

  • CAPO: 1st Fret

  • CHORDS: Bm, G, D, A

  • STRUMMING: DDU DDU

With just these four chords, you can play the entire song! The strumming has a smooth down-up rhythm that gives the song its driving, heartfelt country feel. Whether you’re practicing solo or want to perform for friends, this tutorial makes it simple to get it sounding great.

I sing the lyrics throughout the lesson to help you match the timing and chord changes, so you can play and sing along confidently.

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