Sunshine

Q: How to play the easy chords for Sunshine (Alice in Chains)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sunshine, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Alice in Chains verified

Key: FB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

Intro

[Dm7]      [Dm7]    x2

One, more time, yeah

Verse
]

[Dm7][Am]

Am I too contagious

[Dm7]

Full of sick desire

[Dm7][Am]

Am I that I promise

[Dm7]

Burning corpsed pyre

Chorus

[Db5][Fb5][Db5][Fb5]

Then some dude came down to touch the Mother

[Db5][Fb5][Db5]

Mother touched, and dude ain't here no more

[Fb5][Dm7]

Suck you one more time

Verse
]

[Dm7][Am]

Am I your reflection

[Dm7]

Melting mirror smile

[Dm7][Am]

Am I worth the value

[Dm7]

Do my love defile

Chorus

[Db5][Fb5][Db5][Fb5]

Then some dude came down to touch the Mother

[Db5][Fb5][Db5]

Mother touched, and dude ain't here no more

[Db5][Fb5]

Ain't no day the sun don't crack

[Db5][Fb5][Db5]

Then to brand some name across my back so you care?

[Fb5][Db5]

Find someone to tell you

[Hook]

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Sunshine                          sweet love my labor

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Don't mind                         I don't care no more

[Guitar Solo]

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A]              [Asus4]              [Bbb5]              [Fb5]            x2

Bridge

[Dsus4][Fsus4][Asus4]

Memory,        set me free, yeah

[Bbb5][Fb5]

I don't care no more

[Dsus4][Fsus4][Asus4]

Mother please,       come for me

[Bbb5][Fb5]

I don't care no more

Verse
]

[Dm7][Am]

Can you face the question?

[Dm7]

Is my soul entire?

Outro
/Guitar Solo]

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Sunshine                          sweet love my labor

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Don't mind                         I don't care no more

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Sunshine                          sweet love my labor

[D][Dsus4][D][Fb5]
[Gb5][Fb5][Cb5][Db5]
[A][Asus4][Bbb5][Fb5]

Don't mind                         I don't care no more

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Fb (Fb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Acoustic Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sunshine by Alice in Chains is played in the key of Fb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Lagu ini bergerak dalam tonalitas Fb.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sunshine by Alice in Chains: sounding in Fb (Capo Fret 2, shape Fb) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Fb (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Fb shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dm7 to Am requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

Am – D – Dsus4 – A – Asus4 – Fsus4

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Am D Dsus4 A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Asus4 Fsus4

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key FB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key FB Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Fb, maintaining Fb sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family FB

Diatonic Matrix

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

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: FB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: Am – D – Dsus4 – A – Asus4 – Fsus4 • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sunshine (Alice in Chains)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sunshine, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Sunshine by Alice in Chains is FB. 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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tune Why Use a Capo?

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speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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