Affection

Q: How to play the easy chords for Affection (Cigarettes After Sex)?

To play the Easy Chords for Affection, 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.

Q: 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.

Cigarettes After Sex verified

Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

sync_saved_locally Audio Synced

🎸 Original Version Easy Chords

Transpose

Notation

Capo

Instrument

speed

auto_awesome

Easy Chord Tip: Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().

CHORD DIAGRAMS

volume_up Click chord to hear sound

tune Transposed: semitones

[G]I know that you say [D]I get mean when I'm drinking,
[Am]But then again sometimes [C]I get really sweet
[G]So what does it mean if [D]I tell you to go fuck yourself
[Am]Or if I say [C]that you're beautiful to me
[C]It's affection always,
[D]You're gonna [Am]see it someday
[C]My attention [G]for you
[D]Even if it's [Am]not what you need
[G]Sometimes we talk all night [D]long, we don't shut up
[Am]And when it's late we'll [C]say we're still wide awake so...
[G]We love to talk about how [D]you'll come up to visit me
[Am]And we'll rent a [C]car and we'll drive upstate
[C]It's affection always,
[D]You're gonna [Am]see it someday
[C]My attention's [G]on you
[D]Even if it's [Am]not what you need
[C]I think [G]of you,
[D]I want [Am]you too,
[C]I'd fall [G]for you
[C]I think [G]of you,
[D]I want [Am]you too,
[C]I'd fall [G]for you
[C]I think [G]of you,
[D]I want [Am]you too,
[C]I'd fall [G]for you
[C]I think [G]of you,
[D]I want [Am]you too,
[C]I'd fall [G]for you
[C]It's affection always...
[C]It's affection always...

Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?

music_note

Capo 5 Needed Musician's Pick

Playing with Capo on 5th Fret?

Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.

Kyser Quick-Change Capo

→

Interactive Video Masterclass

Interactive Video Masterclass 14-Day Free Access

14-Day Free Access

Want step-by-step video tutorials for Affection?

Learn exact strumming patterns, fingerpicking techniques, and solo tabs with slow-motion multi-angle video lessons.

Start Free Lesson →

play_circle Cigarettes After Sex Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Affection

Released 2015

Genre

Ambient Ambient Pop

Songwriter Cigarettes After Sex

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

View →

info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Ambient

graphic_eq

Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

auto_awesome

Affection by Cigarettes After Sex is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

school

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Affection by Cigarettes After Sex: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open cowboy chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G 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.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – ii – IV

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G D Am C

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

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

lightbulb Alternative Capo Positions for This Song:

piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

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

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle 4 chord unik digunakan

check_circle Semua bentuk chord terbuka (Open Chords), tanpa kunci palang (barre)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – ii – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Affection

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Affection (Cigarettes After Sex)?

To play the Easy Chords for Affection, 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 Affection?

The original recording key for Affection by Cigarettes After Sex is G. 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.

info Video playback is restricted by the content owner outside YouTube.

Open on YouTube →

Affection - Cigarettes After Sex

Official Audio

0:00 0:00

Listen to official audio for Affection by Cigarettes After Sex on streaming platforms:

play_circle YouTube Spotify

Affection expand_less

play_circle Cigarettes After Sex Open on YouTube open_in_new

YouTube Spotify

Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Affection

Released 2015

Genre

Ambient Ambient Pop

Songwriter Cigarettes After Sex

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

View →

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

View →

More Songs by Cigarettes After Sex verified

Guitar chords collection and other chords from Cigarettes After Sex.

View All (24 Songs)

Sweet

KEY E

Cigarettes After Sex

Affection

Playing with Capo on 5th Fret?

Want step-by-step video tutorials for Affection?

info About This Song

Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Affection

quiz How to play the easy chords for Affection (Cigarettes After Sex)?

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

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Affection

More Songs by Cigarettes After Sex verified

Sweet

Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

Apocalypse

K.

Keep on Loving You

Sunsetz

Recommended Chords in Ambient Genre music_note

Furak Mai Hau

Love

Katakan Cinta

Anchor

Good Looking VS Good Rekening

Take Me Somewhere Nice

Song DNA & Harmonic Similarity dna

Menahan Rindu

Maaf

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Pulang

If You Love Her

Jangan Pernah Menyerah

Songs with Similar Progression (I – V – ii – IV) account_tree

The Way I Loved You (Taylor’s Version)

Thought You Should Know

Radio

FIGURES

Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby

Jeremy

Songs in Key of G piano

The Stroke

Creep

Every Time You Go Away

Masa Lalu

Maaf

Menahan Rindu

Songs with Similar Chord Vocabulary music_cast

1 2 3

Tetap Dalam Jiwa

Cant Take My Eyes Off You

If You Love Her

The Stroke

Tonight Is The Night

Chords for Very Easy Level & Similar Progressions tune

I Know Who I Am

Ciao Adios

Give Me Your Forever

Siap Jadi Imammu

Seperangkat Mahar

Harta Duniawi

Related Music News

Estetika Dream-Pop Slowcore Paling Hipnotis di Dunia Cigarettes After Sex: Eksplorasi Petikan Reverb 'Apocalypse', 'Cry', dan 'Sunsetz'

Magis Dream Pop Dunia: Cigarettes After Sex Rilis Album 'X's' dan Sukses Konser Arena di Jakarta