I Don't Know

Key: E
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key E (E Major)
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 8 Unique Chords
Genre Canadian
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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I Don't Know by BADBADNOTGOOD is played in the key of E. Arranged in the natural sounding key of E in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'I Don't Know' by BADBADNOTGOOD utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (Am7, E7/G#, Dm, E7, Gadd13, Dadd13, Dminadd13, E7sus4), 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 Am7 and E7/G#: 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)
iv – I – ♭vii – I – iv – ♭III
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Am7 E7/Ab Dm E7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
Gadd13 Dadd13 Dmadd13 E7sus4

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

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

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

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piano Chord Family E

Diatonic Matrix

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

I E Tonic
ii F#m Supertonic
iii G#m Mediant
IV A Subdominant
V B Dominant
vi C#m Submediant
vii° D#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 8 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gadd13, Dadd13, Dmadd13)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: E TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) PROG: iv – I – ♭vii – I – iv – ♭III DIFF: 3/5 CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for I Don't Know (BADBADNOTGOOD)?

To play the Easy Chords for I Don't Know, 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 I Don't Know?

The original recording key for I Don't Know by BADBADNOTGOOD is E. 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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I Don't Know - BADBADNOTGOOD

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