Jamaica

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Bobby Caldwell verified

Key: G#M

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Edim]When the world gets [D#]too much to carry
[G#m]And when life [A#dim7]becomes too bizarre
[G#m]And all of [F#sus4]my friends seem ordinary
[F#]As compared [B]to the Rastafar
[Edim]No, I can't wait [D#]to see the city
[G#m]Have a drink [A#dim7]inside my favorite bar
[G#m]So if you leave [F#sus4]me, that's a pity
[F#]Maybe I'm better [B]off by far
[G#m]Oh, Jamaica
[A#dim7]Hold me
[G#m]Come let your [F#sus4]arms enfold me
[F#]Forever and ever
[B]Someone told me
[Edim]Love grows
[D#]Here in Jamaica
[G#m]Leaving you, how [A#dim7]could I ever
[G#m]As I ran [A#dim7]for the ocean ferry
[G#m]Well I knew I'd [F#sus4]said my last goodbye
[F#]And now my [B]life seems so contrary
[Edim]As the stars [D#]fill the evening sky
[G#m]Oh, Jamaica
[A#dim7]Hold me
[G#m]Come let your [F#sus4]arms enfold me
[F#]Forever and ever
[B]Someone told me
[Edim]Love grows
[D#]Here in Jamaica
[G#m]Leaving you, how [A#dim7]could I ever

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G#m (G# Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 24 Unique Chords

Genre Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Jamaica by Bobby Caldwell is played in the key of G#m with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G#m (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti A#dim7 (ii°) sebagai Supertonic Diminished (Tensi Kuat), diikuti F#sus4 (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti F# (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti B (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).

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Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Jamaica by Bobby Caldwell: sounding in G#m without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G#m (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (D#, G#m, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Edim to D# 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)

Edim – D# – i – ii° – VII – III – A#m7 – D#/A# – G#sus4 – C#7b9 – VII – C#/D# – v – G#7 – C#7

Song chords:

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Edim D# G#m A#dim7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F#sus4 F# B A#m7 D#/A# G#sus4 C#7b9 F#7/E C#/D# D#m G#7 C#7 E/F# D#/G G#m7 Emaj7 G#/D# Absus4 F#/G# D#m7

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G#M Acoustic pitch of original recording

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Fingering Shape Key G#M Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G#m without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

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

i G#m Tonic

ii° A#dim Supertonic

III B Mediant

iv C#m Subdominant

v D#m Dominant

VI E Submediant

VII F# Subtonic

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Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 4 chord palang/gantung (D#, G#m, F#)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Edim, A#dim7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: Edim – D# – i – ii° – VII – III – A#m7 – D#/A# – G#sus4 – C#7b9 – VII – C#/D# – v – G#7 – C#7 • DIFF: 5/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Jamaica (Bobby Caldwell)?

To play the Easy Chords for Jamaica, 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.

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

The original recording key for Jamaica by Bobby Caldwell is G#M. 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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