A Ghost

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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Band: Coldplay
Words &amp; Music: Guy Berrymen, Jon Buckland, Will Champion &amp; Chris Martin

[a]Note: This song is piano only. Yeah, this is nice song which you
should try. I've tabbed it into guitar. Those who can play the
piano might know how to go about it. After this song Chris play
[A]'Have Yourself Little Merry Christmas' &amp; it's the same chords

Standard Tuning: EADGbe

Used:

[C] [G]-9mi[F]nau[F#]g5 A[E]m9
[e]| 0 3 1 3 0 0
[b]| 1 3 1 3 1 0
[G]| 0 0 2 2 2 1
[D]| 2 0 3 0 2 2
[A]| 3 2 3 0 0 2
[E]| 0 3 X 2 X 0

Verse
1:

[C]They're ca[G]lling you,

[G]Some k[F]ind of [C]ghost,

[G] -[F#]9minaug5
But I know that's not true,

[C]Prehorus 1:

[F] ause time [C]and time aga[G]in I spoke,

[C] nd I h[A]ave sp[G]oke wit[F]h you,

Verse
2:

[C]They're s[G]aying I,

[G] som[Am]e kind[F] of g[C]host,

[G] -9m[F#]inaug5
But that's so hard to say,

[C]Prehorus 2:

[F]Maybe I[G]'ll go,

[F]Maybe you[C]'re safe,

[C]No there[G]'s no way[F] to say,

[Gmaj]Note: Here I'm not too sure abo[Dmaj]ut this part. could be. Just
[a]give shot. If you play the bass guitar this part you would
know what I mean

Chorus

[F] A[C]m9[G]
And I would love you,

[F] A[C]m9[G]
To come o----ver,

[F] A[C]m9[G]
And I would love you,

[E]Too,

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album A Ghost

Released 2021

Genre

Alternative Rock Pop Rock

Songwriter Coldplay

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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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 Intermediate

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 13 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Ghost by Coldplay is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Ghost by Coldplay: 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 & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to F 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)

a – A – IV – I – F – F# – E – e – b – V – ii – I – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

a A C G

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F F# E e b D Am Gmaj Dmaj

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.

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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: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (F, F#)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: a – A – IV – I – F – F# – E – e – b – V – ii – I – V • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Ghost (Coldplay)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Ghost, 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 A Ghost?

The original recording key for A Ghost by Coldplay 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?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album A Ghost

Released 2021

Genre

Alternative Rock Pop Rock

Songwriter Coldplay

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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

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piano Chord Family G

speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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