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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Cold One" by Eric Church, in F♯ major at about 75 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Cold One" by Eric Church

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Cold One” by Eric Church.

Cold One
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · rock · Americana
Moodmelancholic · reflective · heartbroken
Signatureheartbroken Americana ballad
F major
Key
75
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D
F
Em7
B
C
E
A
B7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead, clear, slightly raspy, storytelling style
acoustic guitar
strummed rhythm and melodic fills
electric bass
steady, supportive low end
electric guitar
clean arpeggios and melodic fills
drums
standard rock kit with a laid‑back groove
harmonica
wailing, blues‑y lead lines
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Outsiders (2014)

Church pushed further from conventional country on this fourth record, leaning into rock-influenced arrangements and longer song structures. Singles like 'Give Me Back My Hometown' and 'Talladega' both reached number one on the country charts.

All of The Outsiders
Artist

Eric Church

Eric Church is a country singer-songwriter from Granite Falls, North Carolina, who has recorded with Capitol/EMI Nashville since his 2006 debut. His music pulls from outlaw country, Southern rock, and blues, giving it a harder edge than most mainstream Nashville fare. He moved to Nashville after college, spent time writing songs for other artists, and has built a following through years of relentless touring and album-making.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Cold One" in?

"Cold One" by Eric Church is in F♯ major.

What is the tempo of "Cold One"?

"Cold One" plays at around 75 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Cold One"?

The core progression is D, F♯, E♭m7, B, C♯, and E, built around the F♯ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Cold One"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, harmonica, and vocals.

Can I get "Cold One" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Cold One" by Eric Church, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Cold One" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Cold One" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 75 BPM in F♯ major with 11 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Cold One" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Cold One" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Cold One" on?

"Cold One" appears on The Outsiders (2014).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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