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True Lies

Alex Cameron verified
Key: GM
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Song Fundamentals
Key Gm (G Minor)
Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Advanced
Capo Position Capo Fret 3
Chord Count 7 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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True Lies by Alex Cameron is played in the key of Gm. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Gm, 'True Lies' by Alex Cameron is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 3, enabling guitarists to execute friendly Em shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Bb and Gm: 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.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
III – i – ♭VII – III – i – ♭VII
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Bb Gm F Dm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Eb E C#

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key GM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Gm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family GM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Gm Tonic
ii° Adim Supertonic
III A# Mediant
iv Cm Subdominant
v Dm Dominant
VI D# Submediant
VII F Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 7 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 5 barre chord shapes (Bb, Gm, F)
check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: GM • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: III – i – ♭VII – III – i – ♭VII • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 3

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quiz How to play the easy chords for True Lies (Alex Cameron)?

To play the Easy Chords for True Lies, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for True Lies?

The original recording key for True Lies by Alex Cameron is GM. 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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