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Sometimes I Cry

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Chris Stapleton verified
Key: EM
110 BPM
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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals
Key Em (E Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Very Easy
Capo Position Capo Fret 5
Chord Count 5 Unique Chords
Genre Contemporary Country
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Time Signature 4/4
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Sometimes I Cry by Chris Stapleton is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Em7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti C (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti D (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – iv – VI – vii – ♭VII
Song chords:
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Em7 Am C Dm

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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D

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

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key AM Acoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Am sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Em Tonic
ii° F#dim Supertonic
III G Mediant
iv Am Subdominant
v Bm Dominant
VI C Submediant
VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – iv – VI – vii – ♭VII • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 5

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Sometimes I Cry

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sometimes I Cry (Chris Stapleton)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sometimes I Cry, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Sometimes I Cry?

The original recording key for Sometimes I Cry by Chris Stapleton is EM. 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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