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All I Could Do Was Cry

Beyoncé verified
Key: AB
120 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Ab (Ab Major)
Tempo / BPM 120 BPM (Approx.)
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 R&B
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All I Could Do Was Cry by Beyoncé is played in the key of Ab. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Ab (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).
analytics Analisis harmoni & progresi dihitung secara komputasional berdasarkan dataset transkripsi chord ChordGitar.in.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – III – ♯IV – VII – ♭II – ♭vi
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Ab C D G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords
A7 Em

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AB Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key F# Open chord finger positions

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

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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: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Ab)
check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AB • TEMPO: 120 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – III – ♯IV – VII – ♭II – ♭vi • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ All I Could Do Was Cry

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for All I Could Do Was Cry (Beyoncé)?

To play the Easy Chords for All I Could Do Was Cry, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for All I Could Do Was Cry?

The original recording key for All I Could Do Was Cry by Beyoncé 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.

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