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We Got By

Al Jarreau verified
Key: CM
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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Song Fundamentals
Key Cm (C Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Jazz
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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We Got By by Al Jarreau is played in the key of Cm. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Cm in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'We Got By' by Al Jarreau utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (Cm9, Abmaj7/Bb, Fmaj9), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Cm9 and Abmaj7/Bb: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 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 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VI – IV – i – VI – IV
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Cm9 Abmaj7/Bb Fmaj9

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.

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

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

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic
ii° Ddim Supertonic
III D# Mediant
iv Fm Subdominant
v Gm Dominant
VI G# Submediant
VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Abmaj7)
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cm9, Abmaj7/Bb, Fmaj9)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – VI – IV – i – VI – IV • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for We Got By (Al Jarreau)?

To play the Easy Chords for We Got By, 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 We Got By?

The original recording key for We Got By by Al Jarreau is CM. 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.

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