Grow

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Key: AM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[G]I look about [Em]seventy years older
[C]It feels like minutes [G]but really it's hours
[Em]The cooling pavements [Am]calling my name and
[C]The zooming street signs [G]don't look the same, no
[Em]Don't know why, but I [Am]think I'm ready for it
[Am]Yeah, I think [C]I'm ready for
[G]Running on concrete
[E] Melectricity
[Am]I finally [C]can breathe
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out, it seems
[C]I made it [G]out, it seems
[G]I think [Em]I'm ready to
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Am]Familiar sounds
[C]The lake holds [G]all our secrets
[Em]Nostalgia bound
[Am]Yeah, I'll take [C]my time evolving
[G]Dreaming of [Em]phone calls
[Am]You knew [C]all along
[G]The way we joked 'til [Em]we laughed our tails off
[Am]See it [C]all unfold
[G]An emerald [Em]life before me
[Am]Yeah, I think [C]I'm ready for
[G]Running on concrete
[E] Melectricity
[Am]I finally [C]can breathe
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out, it seems
[C]I made it [G]out, it seems
[G]I think [Em]I'm ready to
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Em]Yeah I see it [Am]comin', I see it comin'
[C]Oh boy, I'm runnin', [G]oh boy, I'm runnin'
[Em]I see it comin', [Am]I see it comin'
[C]Oh boy, [G]I'm runnin'
[Em]And oh boy, [Am]I'm runnin', runnin'
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Am](Grow, to grow)
[C]Pure reality, don't [G]know where it'll lead
[Em]But everything's [Am]a dream
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[Em](To grow, [Am]to grow)
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out it seems
[C]I made it [G]out it seems
[Em]I think [Am]I'm ready, ready

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Grow

Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Conan Gray

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3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Key Am (A Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Grow by Conan Gray is played in the key of Am. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Am in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Grow' by Conan Gray utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (G, Em, C, Am, E), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G and Em: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Grow by Conan Gray: sounding in Am without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

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

♭VII – v – III – ♭VII – v – i

Song chords:

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G Em C Am

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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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

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

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

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piano Chord Family AM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Am Tonic

ii° Bdim Supertonic

III C Mediant

iv Dm Subdominant

v Em Dominant

VI F Submediant

VII G 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

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KEY: AM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: ♭VII – v – III – ♭VII – v – i • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Grow (Conan Gray)?

To play the Easy Chords for Grow, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Grow by Conan Gray is AM. 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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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Grow

Released 2018

Genre

Alternative Bedroom Pop

Songwriter Conan Gray

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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[G]I look about [Em]seventy years older
[C]It feels like minutes [G]but really it's hours
[Em]The cooling pavements [Am]calling my name and
[C]The zooming street signs [G]don't look the same, no
[Em]Don't know why, but I [Am]think I'm ready for it
[Am]Yeah, I think [C]I'm ready for
[G]Running on concrete
[E] Melectricity
[Am]I finally [C]can breathe
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out, it seems
[C]I made it [G]out, it seems
[G]I think [Em]I'm ready to
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Am]Familiar sounds
[C]The lake holds [G]all our secrets
[Em]Nostalgia bound
[Am]Yeah, I'll take [C]my time evolving
[G]Dreaming of [Em]phone calls
[Am]You knew [C]all along
[G]The way we joked 'til [Em]we laughed our tails off
[Am]See it [C]all unfold
[G]An emerald [Em]life before me
[Am]Yeah, I think [C]I'm ready for
[G]Running on concrete
[E] Melectricity
[Am]I finally [C]can breathe
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out, it seems
[C]I made it [G]out, it seems
[G]I think [Em]I'm ready to
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Em]Yeah I see it [Am]comin', I see it comin'
[C]Oh boy, I'm runnin', [G]oh boy, I'm runnin'
[Em]I see it comin', [Am]I see it comin'
[C]Oh boy, [G]I'm runnin'
[Em]And oh boy, [Am]I'm runnin', runnin'
[Am]Grow, to grow
[Em]To grow, [Am]to grow
[Am](Grow, to grow)
[C]Pure reality, don't [G]know where it'll lead
[Em]But everything's [Am]a dream
[C]I think [G]I'm ready for
[Em](To grow, [Am]to grow)
[C]Only you [G]and me
[Em]We made it [Am]out it seems
[C]I made it [G]out it seems
[Em]I think [Am]I'm ready, ready