ChordGitar.in
+ Submit Chord
cloud_off Offline mode. Songs saved in Pocket remain accessible.

Hanging On

Active Child verified
Key: AB
Standard
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
verified Studio
🎸 Original Version Easy Chords
Transpose ?
0
Notation
Capo ?
Instrument
speed
screen_lock_portrait
Easy Chord Tip: No capo — use open Ab chord shapes. Pelajari Smart Capo →
lock_clock

Batas Kuota Harian Tercapai

Alat Workstation Panggung

CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_up Click chord to hear sound
tune Transposed: semitones
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Chillwave
graphic_eq
Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
auto_awesome
Hanging On by Active Child is played in the key of Ab. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Ab in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Hanging On' by Active Child utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Fm barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Fm and Eb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
vi – V – IV – V – IV – V
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Fm Eb C#maj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key AB Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Ab without a capo.

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family AB

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of AB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I Ab Tonic
ii Bbm Supertonic
iii Cm Mediant
IV Db Subdominant
V Eb Dominant
vi Fm Submediant
vii° Gdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Fm, Eb, C#maj7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (C#maj7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: vi – V – IV – V – IV – V • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Hanging On

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Hanging On (Active Child)?

To play the Easy Chords for Hanging On, 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.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Hanging On?

The original recording key for Hanging On by Active Child is AB. 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 →

Hanging On - Active Child

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Hanging On by Active Child on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify
Hanging On expand_less

More Songs by Active Child verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Active Child.

View All (2 Songs)

Cruel World - Jim-E Stack Remix

KEY EB

Active Child

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Recommended Chords in Chillwave Genre music_note

Collection of guitar chords from other musicians Chillwave that are frequently played.

Explore Chillwave

rangerover

KEY B

Porches

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Where The Light Used To Lay

KEY C#

Yumi Zouma

Intermediate
• Capo 1
Play arrow_forward

July

KEY F

Youth Lagoon

Medium
Play arrow_forward

Montana

KEY G

Youth Lagoon

Beginner
Play arrow_forward

Bobby

KEY C

Youth Lagoon

Intermediate
Play arrow_forward

Highway Patrol Stun Gun

KEY C

Youth Lagoon

Easy
Play arrow_forward

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Multi-Vector Match

Songs with the most identical harmonic structure, chord progression, root key, and tempo to this song.

Hide in the Fairytale

53% Match

Theocracy

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V)
Key F# Capo 6
Play arrow_forward

Jujur Bukan Munafik

43% Match

Yoga Vhein

insights Harmonic Key Match (Key Ab)
Key AB
Play arrow_forward

Running Like the Wind

43% Match

The Marshall Tucker Band

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Rented Rooms

43% Match

Tindersticks

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

Moneygrabber

43% Match

Fitz and The Tantrums

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

More of You

43% Match

Emeli Sandé

insights Identical Harmonic Progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V)
Key C
Play arrow_forward

tune More Theory & Harmonic Matches

Explore songs matching this progression (vi – V – IV – V – IV – V), key (AB), and fingerings.