Butterfly In Reverse

Q: How to play the easy chords for Butterfly In Reverse (Counting Crows)?

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Key: C

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Am]Mary Anne, you're [G]better than the world
[C]They took a lot of time [Am]getting it right on this girl
[G]I said Mary Anne, [C]you're better than the world
[G]They did a lot of [C]things right on this girl
[G]Had a [C]lot of girlfriends
[Am]I should [G]have known them
[C]Click your heels and [Am]count back from three
[G]Do you [C]wanna go back?
[Am]You should [G]have known that
[C]The butterfly in [Am]reverse here is me
[G]But Mary Anne, you're [C]better than the world
[C]They took a lot of time [Am]getting it right on this girl
[G]I said, "Mary Anne, [C]you're better than the world"
[G]They did a lot of [C]things right on this girl
[Am]Where'd you [G]wanna go to
[C]With nothing [Am]beside you
[G]But webbing and [C]curfews and rain?
[Am]And everything [G]that hurts you
[C]Is locked [Am]up inside you
[G]Like butterflies [C]with wings
[Am]And other [G]perfect things
[C]We go swimming [Am]in the sunshine
[G]Dangling from clotheslines
[C]Separate and [Am]fall into me
[G]But did you [C]ever seen me?
[Am]Me absolutely?
[G]Me, but all [C]you, but still me?
[Am]Mary Anne, you're [G]better than the world
[C]They took a lot of time [Am]getting it right on this girl
[G]I said, "Mary Anne, [C]you're better than the world"
[Am]They did a lot [G]of things right on this
[C]Did a lot of [Am]things right on this
[G]Did a lot of [C]things right on this girl

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Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 21 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Butterfly In Reverse by Counting Crows is played in the key of C. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: C (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti G (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Gmaj7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Butterfly In Reverse by Counting Crows: sounding in C without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

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

I – vi – V – iii – VI – ♯iv – vii – II – vii – I – i – IV – ♭VII – ♭III – III – ♭VII

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

C Am G Gmaj7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Em A F#m Bm D Bm7 Cmaj7 Cm7 F A#maj7 D#maj7 E7 A# D# Am7 D7 F#m7

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 21 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (F#m, Bm, F)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Gmaj7, Cmaj7, A#maj7)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: C • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – V – iii – VI – ♯iv – vii – II – vii – I – i – IV – ♭VII – ♭III – III – ♭VII • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Butterfly In Reverse (Counting Crows)?

To play the Easy Chords for Butterfly In Reverse, 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 Butterfly In Reverse?

The original recording key for Butterfly In Reverse by Counting Crows is C. 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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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

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quiz How to play the easy chords for Butterfly In Reverse (Counting Crows)?

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Butterfly In Reverse?

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