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[Verse 1]
Nothin' really ends
For things to stay the same, they have to change again
Hello, my old friend
You change your name, but not the ways you play pretend
American Requiem
Them big ideas (yeah), are buried here (yeah)
Amen
♪
It's a lot of talkin' goin' on
While I sing my song
Can you hear me?
I said, "Do you hear me?"
Looker there, looker there, now
Looker there, looker there
Looker-looker, looker there, looker there
Looker-looker, looker there, looker there
Looker-looker, looker there, looker there (oh, yeah)
Looker-looker, looker there, looker there
It's a lot of chatter in here
But let me make myself clear (oh)
Can you hear me? (Huh)
Or do you fear me? (Ow)
Can we stand for somethin'?
Now is the time to face the wind (Ow)
Comin' in peace and love, y'all
Oh, a lot of takin' up space
Salty tears beyond my gaze
Can you stand me?
(Can you stand me? Can you stand me? Can you stand me?) Ooh, ah
(Can you stand me? Can you stand me? Can you stand me?) Can we stand?
(Can you stand me? Can you stand me? Can you stand me?) Can you stand with me?
Can we stand for somethin'?
Now is the time to face the wind
Now ain't the time to pretend
Now is the time to let love in
Thinkin' to myself (thinkin' to myself)
Oh, it's a lot of talkin' goin' on (oh)
While I sing my song (yeah)
Do you hear me when I say?
Do you hear me when I say? Ah
Looker there, looker there
Looker, look
Looker-looker-looker-looker-looker
Looker-looker there, looker there
L-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-looker there
Oh, looker there, looker there
Looker there, looker there
(Can you stand me? Can you stand me? Can you stand me?) L-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l-l
(Can you stand me? Can you stand me? Can you stand me?)
Can we stand for somethin'?
Now is the time to face the wind (now is the time to face the wind)
Now ain't the time to pretend
Now is the time to let love in (to let love in)
Together, can we stand?
Looker there, looker in my hand
The grand baby of a moonshine man
Gadsden, Alabama
Got folks down in Galveston, rooted in Louisiana
They used to say I spoke, "Too country"
And the rejection came, said I wasn't, "Country 'nough"
Said I wouldn't saddle up, but
If that ain't country, tell me, what is?
Plant my bare feet on solid ground for years
They don't, don't know how hard I had to fight for this
When I sing my song
(When I sing the song of Abraham)
(When the angels guide and take my hand)
(Oh, no)
♪
Goodbye to what has been
Pretty house that we never settled in
A funeral for fair-weather friends
I am the one to cleanse me of my Father's sins
American Requiem
Them big ideas (yeah) are buried here (yeah)
Amen
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AMERIICAN REQUIEM by Beyoncé is played in the key of C with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for AMERIICAN REQUIEM by Beyoncé: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ -').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from C to G requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ -' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – D – V – iii – vi
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
CDGEm
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Am
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyCAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family C
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
ICTonic
iiDmSupertonic
iiiEmMediant
IVFSubdominant
VGDominant
viAmSubmediant
vii°BdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Very Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleHanya lirik lagu (Belum ada chord resmi).
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: C•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – D – V – iii – vi•DIFF: 1/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ AMERIICAN REQUIEM
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for AMERIICAN REQUIEM (Beyoncé)?
To play the Easy Chords for AMERIICAN REQUIEM, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for AMERIICAN REQUIEM?
The original recording key for AMERIICAN REQUIEM by Beyoncé is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
