Bailey Zimmerman Wrote a Song Using a Single Chord! New To Country

In this episode, I dive into the songwriting genius of Bailey Zimmerman and how he managed to write a captivating song using just one chord throughout. 🎸
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We’ll break down the melody, harmony, and structure of his track “New to Country,” exploring how he crafted an engaging tune with minimal chord changes. Whether you're a songwriter looking for inspiration, or just curious about unique songwriting techniques, this episode is packed with insights.
I’ll take you through the process step by step, showing you how Zimmerman uses creative melody lines, harmonic tricks, and clever riffs to keep the listener hooked. You’ll learn how to apply these techniques to your own songwriting, even if you’re working with just one chord.
If you’re into songwriting, music theory, or just love a good breakdown of how hit songs are made, this video is for you. Plus, stick around for tips on how to think outside the box with your chord progressions and make your songs stand out.
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Song Chords & Lyrics
NEW TO COUNTRY
As recorded by Bailey Zimmerman
(2024 release)
Capo 4th fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +4 steps.
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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He's got tattoos, he's bad news
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Yeah, that's all anybody's ever said about me
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And yeah, I like to cut loose and smoke too
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You might think I chose this way of livin'
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Nah, but it chose me
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You can hear me coming with a 6.2 hummin'
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Guns 'n Roses bumpin' through a 12 in the floor
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I don't need me nothing but a spot out in the country
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I smile when they say that I ain't me anymore

[Chorus]
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Ain't a thing changed 'round here but the money
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You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
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Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
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I'll be laid up in the dirt before you еver take it from me
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So takе the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
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Put him up in a PJ, he'll try to get those 40s stuck
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So line 'em up and turn it up and keep it runnin'
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Say whatever you want but I'm anything but new to country

[Verse 2]
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Without a doubt, I've been around
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Yeah, everybody knows my name when I show up now
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I've been from New York to LA and every place in between
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But they don't do it like we do it in my hometown

[Chorus]
Am
Ain't a thing changed 'round here but the money
Am
You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
Am
Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
Am
I'll be laid up in the dirt before you еver take it from me
Am
So takе the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
Am
Put him up in a PJ, he'll try to get those 40s stuck
Am
So line 'em up and turn it up and keep it runnin'
Am
Say whatever you want but I'm anything but new to country

[Guitar Solo]
Am

[Chorus]
Am
Ain't a thing changed 'round here but the money
Am
You try to mix it up but let me tell you something
Am
Same liquor in my dixie, same rowdy bunch with me
Am
I'll be laid up in the dirt before you еver take it from me
Am
So takе the boy out the truck, take the boy out the mud
Am
Put him up in a PJ, he'll try to get those 40s stuck
Am
So line 'em up and turn it up and keep it runnin'
Am
Say whatever you want but I'm anything but new to country

[Outro]
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Yeah, I'm anything but new to country
N.C.
Yeah, I'm anything but new to country